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Haverstock School

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location_onLondon, NW3 2BQ

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

982

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Attainment 8

41.5

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Camden

#2,324 of 3,216 nationally

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Haverstock School is a Community school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Haverstock School is a community school in London, Camden, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 909 pupils on roll, of whom 76% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5, placing the school #10 in Camden and #2,324 of 3,216 nationally. 37.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 45.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.07 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

37.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.8%

Entering EBacc27.40%

EBacc APS3.65

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27.60%

EBacc APS3.87

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS3.70

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.48

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.72

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.82

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.2%

Achieving A*–A22.6%

Achieving A*–B45.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate89.6%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.27

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.40%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.60%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate94.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 December 2024

Inspection Report

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02 July 2019

Inspection Report

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24 January 2017

Inspection Report

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01 December 2011

Inspection Report

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11 January 2011

Inspection Report

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01 October 2008

Inspection Report

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26 April 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-07-02

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-01-24

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2011-12-01

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.6%(24 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 909 pupils. During this period, there were 44 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	909	44	4.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	896	42	4.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	957	83	8.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	973	49	5.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	984	39	4.0%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	997	30	3.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	982	14	1.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	990	29	2.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	970	28	2.9%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	968	46	4.8%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	884	51	5.8%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	887	34	3.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	883	9	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	868	50	5.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	893	5	0.6%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	893	55	6.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	892	49	5.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	964	51	5.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	950	84	8.8%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	948	70	7.4%	3.8%	4
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,048	87	8.3%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,056	207	19.6%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,061	91	8.6%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,138	53	4.7%	3.0%	4
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,147	56	4.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,150	58	5.0%	3.1%	6

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 62 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 30 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree59%

agree36%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree27%

agree41%

disagree18%

don't know14%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree68%

agree14%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes55%

no45%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree50%

agree42%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree41%

agree45%

don't know14%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree41%

don't know9%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree68%

agree23%

disagree5%

don't know5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree27%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree73%

agree18%

disagree5%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree68%

agree18%

disagree5%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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