Hampstead Fine Arts College
London, Camden, Greater London · NW3 4YD
True to its name, Hampstead Fine Arts College places the creative subjects at its heart, drawing pupils from age 13 through to 19 in a deliberately small community of around 240. The sixth form dominates, with 170 of those pupils studying A-levels, giving the college the feel of a specialist creative environment rather than a conventional all-through school. Founded in 1978 and based in Camden, it offers GCSE, A-level and the EPQ. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the college 'good' overall and judged its pupils' personal development 'excellent', a notable strength.
240
Pupils
good
ISI
£33,750
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 13-19
- Pupils
- 240
- Location
- London, Camden, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.hampsteadfinearts.com/
- Telephone
- 0207 586 0312
Headteacher
Principal Ms C Cave
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A-level A*-A
33%
A-level A*-B
63%
Teaching & academics
The A-level subject list reveals the college's creative bias, with Fine Art, Photography, Textiles, Film Studies and History of Art sitting alongside English Literature, Business Studies and Sociology. Results show 33% of A-level entries at A*-A and 63% at A*-B, a solid spread for a school of this size and specialism. A strikingly high proportion of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting an environment geared towards individual attention and tailored teaching.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 170
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 66.51%
- EHC plans
- 3.35%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Football and basketball provide the main sporting outlets, though the artistic emphasis runs through GCSE options too, from Fine Art and Photography to Drama, Music and Media studies.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1978
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £33,750
Small number of scholarships and bursaries available, awarded on merit
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 April 2024
The last word
A small, sixth-form-focused college for young artists, photographers and performers who want their creative ambitions taken seriously. The 'excellent' rating for personal development points to a supportive, individual approach.
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Hampstead Fine Arts College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Hampstead Fine Arts College located?
Hampstead Fine Arts College is located at Centre Studios, 41-43 Englands Lane, London, NW3 4YD.
What type of school is Hampstead Fine Arts College?
Hampstead Fine Arts College is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Hampstead Fine Arts College?
Hampstead Fine Arts College has approximately 240 pupils on roll.
What is Hampstead Fine Arts College's inspection rating?
Hampstead Fine Arts College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 23 April 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.