Three Church of England primary schools are the most in demand by pupils and parents in the borough of Camden. Hampstead Parochial School and Christchurch C of E Primary - both in Hampstead Village - came first and second in the number of applications for places for entry this September.
The figures, supplied by online education site SchoolFacts (schoolfacts.uk), showed the top six most over-subscribed primary schools were all one form entry with 30 or fewer places available to start in reception. All six of the Church of England schools in the top ten prioritise places for parents who worship at the relevant church associated with the school.
Top Schools by Application Numbers
Parents in Camden can apply for up to six schools for a reception place in order of preference, including schools both inside and outside the borough. All 37 of the borough's primary schools had more applicants than places, but the top 11 schools had more first choice applicants than reception places in the following order:
- Hampstead Parochial in Holly Bush Vale had 199 applications for just 30 reception places, with 66 pupils putting it as their first choice.
- Christ Church Primary in Christchurch Hill had 175 applicants for 28 reception places, with 58 nominating the school their first choice.
- Emmanuel Church of England School in Mill Lane, West Hampstead was third most over subscribed of the borough's 37 primary schools, with 158 applications for 29 places and 58 putting it as their first choice.
- Eleanor Palmer School in Kentish Town was the fourth most in demand primary, with 189 applications for 30 places and 58 putting it as their first choice.
- Christopher Hatton Primary School in Bloomsbury was next most oversubscribed, with 111 applications for 30 spaces and 45 parents making it their top choice.
- Holy Trinity C of E Primary School in Trinity Walk, Belsize Park saw 131 applications for 27 spaces, with 38 putting it first choice.
Further Demand Across the Borough
Torriano Primary School in Kentish Town was the seventh most over subscribed primary in Camden, with 213 pupils vying for 58 places, including 77 first choice applicants. Argyle Primary School in King's Cross was the next most in demand, with 68 pupils seeking 30 places and 37 putting it first choice.
St Luke's C of E School in Kidderpore Avenue is based in a church hall and has just 15 reception spaces each year. This year there were 101 applicants, including 16 putting it as their first choice. St Paul's C of E Primary in Elsworthy Road, Primrose Hill had 99 applicants for 30 spaces, with 32 putting it as their top choice. Kentish Town C of E Primary School in Islip Street had 100 applications for 24 reception places, with 25 parents putting it first.
The deadline for Camden residents to apply for a primary school place for September 2027 is January 15, 2027.
