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61 state primary schools within 2 miles and 105 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of NW5, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near NW5

61 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of NW5, ranked by what matters to you. 28 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Rhyl Community Primary School

    State primary · London · 0.43 miles

    80of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · every first choice met in 2026 · 0.43 miles

    How it scored 80
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.7 of 20 points

      0.43 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Kentish Town Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · London · 0.27 miles

    80of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (2024) · places reached 0.96 miles in 2025 · 0.27 miles

    How it scored 80
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2024: School remains Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.3 of 20 points

      0.27 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Reception place went to a home 0.96 miles away; this school is 0.27 miles from the middle of NW5, closer than that. London Borough of Camden

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · London · 0.22 miles

    77of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.22 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 77
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.8 of 20 points

      0.22 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 5.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 13.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Tufnell Park Primary School

    State primary · London · 0.63 miles

    77of 100

    Places reached 0.84 miles in 2026 · results: top 7% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)

    How it scored 77
    • Resultsmatters18.8 of 20 points

      Top 7% of 14,817 state schools in England: 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.7 of 20 points

      0.63 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.84 miles away; this school is 0.63 miles from the middle of NW5, closer than that. London Borough of Islington

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Torriano Primary School

    State primary · London · 0.51 miles

    76of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (2024) · results: top 11% in England · 0.51 miles

    How it scored 76
    • Resultsmatters18 of 20 points

      Top 11% of 14,817 state schools in England: 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2024: School remains Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.9 of 20 points

      0.51 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters13 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Reception place went to a home 0.38 miles away; this school is 0.51 miles from the middle of NW5, further than that. London Borough of Camden

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Richard Cobden Primary School

    State primary · London · 1.2 miles

    75of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2019) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 16% in England

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters17 of 20 points

      Top 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2019: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.9 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Fleet Primary School

    State primary · London · 0.69 miles

    74of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: top 34% in England

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.1 of 20 points

      0.69 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Grafton Primary School

    State primary · London · 1.2 miles

    73of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 34% in England

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.4 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Primrose Hill School

    State primary · London · 0.94 miles

    73of 100

    Places reached 1.34 miles in 2025 · results: top 20% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.6 of 20 points

      0.94 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Reception place went to a home 1.34 miles away; this school is 0.94 miles from the middle of NW5, closer than that. London Borough of Camden

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 2.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Duncombe Primary School

    State primary · London · 1.3 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 14% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points

      Top 14% of 14,817 state schools in England: 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.7 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 8.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near NW5

105 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of NW5, ranked by what matters to you. 80 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Parliament Hill School

    State secondary · Girls · London · 0.49 miles

    91of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · places reached 1.15 miles in 2025 · 0.49 miles

    How it scored 91
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.50 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18 of 20 points

      0.49 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.15 miles away; this school is 0.49 miles from the middle of NW5, closer than that. London Borough of Camden

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 11.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. St George's Catholic School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · London · 2.3 miles

    88of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · places reached 2.30 miles in 2026 · results: top 9% in England

    How it scored 88
    • Resultsmatters18.4 of 20 points

      Top 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.72 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.8 of 20 points

      2.3 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters19.9 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.30 miles away; this school is 2.31 miles from the middle of NW5, further than that. Westminster City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Girls · London · 0.58 miles

    83of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.58 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 83
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.18 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.7 of 20 points

      0.58 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 4.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 18.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. St Aloysius' College

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · London · 1.2 miles

    80of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 25% in England · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 80
    • Resultsmatters15.2 of 20 points

      Top 25% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 51.5 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.1 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 16.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Waterside Academy

    State secondary · London · 3.0 miles

    78of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 3% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard

    How it scored 78
    • Resultsmatters19.6 of 20 points

      Top 3% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +1.04 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.9 of 20 points

      3.0 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 14.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Bishop Douglass School Finchley

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · London · 3.2 miles

    77of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 20% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 77
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.43 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7 of 20 points

      3.2 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 2.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. William Ellis School

    State secondary · Boys · London · 0.54 miles

    76of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.54 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 76
    • Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points

      Better than 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.8 of 20 points

      0.54 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 11.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. The Excelsior Academy

    State secondary · London · 3.1 miles

    75of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 18% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters16.6 of 20 points

      Top 18% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.46 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.6 of 20 points

      3.1 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 23.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Hornsey School for Girls

    State secondary · Girls · London · 2.4 miles

    75of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 22% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.38 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.4 of 20 points

      2.4 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 10.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

    State secondary · London · 1.2 miles

    75of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.12 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of NW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 38.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

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