West Hampstead Primary School
Dornfell Street, West Hampstead, London, NW6 1QLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West Hampstead Primary School is a primary school in Camden for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Camden. It ranks 23rd of 38 primary schools in Camden. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2012, report published 10 September 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 March 2022
Pupils love coming to this friendly and welcoming school. They are greeted at the gates every morning by familiar adults who look after their welfare. Pupils are kept safe. They know what bullying is and recognise that it is rare at this school. They feel confident about finding an adult to talk to if they have any concerns. Parents and carers think highly of the school. They value the support and care they and their children receive. Behaviour in lessons and at all other times of the school day is of a high standard. Pupils are polite and well-mannered. Pupils of all ages play happily together and help each other to enjoy playtimes. The school has developed a curriculum which sets high expectations for all pupils. Leaders' vision for the school is demonstrated in the way pupils behave in lessons and support each other. Staff help pupils to follow the school's motto, 'Together, we achieve'. Pupils enjoy school visits and are particularly excited about their Year 5 residential trip to Kench Hill. Rich opportunities are provided for pupils to perform in dance workshops and with orchestras, such as the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in all subjects. In a few subjects, including history and geography, pupils do not acquire sufficient knowledge and learn the key vocabulary to help them remember what they have learned. However, it is clear from leaders' actions that they are in the process of bringing this about and are making any necessary amendments in response to the pandemic. For this reason, the transitional arrangements have been applied.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
48 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
424 pupils on roll, with places for 446
Schools near West Hampstead Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| The Mulberry House School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Kingsgate Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's Church of England School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| North West London Jewish Day School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Samuel Drake
- Phone
- 02074358646
- Address
- Dornfell Street, West Hampstead, London, NW6 1QL
- Local authority
- Camden
- URN
- 100009
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.