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London, London
Hampstead School is a secondary community school in London.
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Hampstead School is a secondary community school in London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Hampstead School has a Progress 8 score of -0.46 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 41.2, 58% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 603 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 17.7%, spending £10,771 per pupil, 29% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.1%.
After leaving Hampstead School, student destinations include 54% going on to university and 5% entering apprenticeships.
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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.
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Below par for its intakeHampstead School is in the lower half for Progress 8 among schools with a similar intake (24–34% of pupils eligible for free school meals).
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Hampstead School has a Progress 8 score of -0.46, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 41.2. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
58% of students at Hampstead School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Hampstead School achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Hampstead School has an overall absence rate of 7.1%. The national average for secondary schools was approximately 8.5% (DfE, 2023/24).
The teacher turnover rate at Hampstead School is 17.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The school spends £10,771 per pupil annually.
Hampstead School has 603 pupils on roll.
29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
16% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Hampstead School, 54% go on to university and 5% enter apprenticeships.
Compared with 697 schools nationally that have a similar share of disadvantaged pupils (24–34% of pupils eligible for free school meals). Raw league-table positions are heavily shaped by intake; this comparison isolates how a school performs relative to others facing similar circumstances. Progress 8 already accounts for prior attainment. Source: Department for Education.
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Hampstead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Hampstead School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Hampstead School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.