The Camden School for Girls
London, London Borough of Camden · NW5 2DB
Founded in 1871, The Camden School for Girls is a large state girls' school in the London Borough of Camden, with around 1,076 pupils and a sizeable sixth form of 451. Ofsted rated it Good overall at its most recent inspection, while singling out behaviour and the sixth form as Outstanding. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 17, the school balances scale with a settled, well-ordered environment. Around 15.5% of pupils receive SEN support, pointing to a school used to meeting a range of needs.
1,076
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 1,076
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17
- Location
- London, London Borough of Camden
Headteacher
Headteacher Kateryna Law
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
50%
A-level A*-A
53%
A-level A*-B
83%
Teaching & academics
Half of GCSE entries reach grades 9-7, and results at A-level are notably strong, with 53% graded A*-A and 83% reaching A*-B. The curriculum is broad and academic, spanning GCSE, A-level and the EPQ, with sciences, humanities, languages and the arts all well represented. The Outstanding sixth form is a particular strength, offering an unusually wide subject list that runs from Further Mathematics and Economics to Classical Civilisation, History of Art and Philosophy. French, Spanish and Latin feature among the languages and classics on offer.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 451
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 15.52%
- EHC plans
- 1.21%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
The arts have a clear presence, with Drama and Theatre Studies, Music and several Art and Design pathways available at GCSE and A-level. Mobile phones are not permitted during the school day, supporting the focused, Outstanding-rated behaviour the school is known for.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1871
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones are not allowed during the school day
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 8 June 2022
The last word
A long-established Camden girls' school where strong sixth-form results and impeccable behaviour stand out. It suits academically minded girls who will thrive in a broad, ambitious curriculum.
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The Camden School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Camden School for Girls located?
The Camden School for Girls is located at London, NW5 2DB.
What type of school is The Camden School for Girls?
The Camden School for Girls is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend The Camden School for Girls?
The Camden School for Girls has approximately 1,076 pupils on roll.
What is The Camden School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
The Camden School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 8 June 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.