Brecknock Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Brecknock Primary School currently has around 288 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 70.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 24.7%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 14.2% , followed by white british at 13.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Cliff Villas, London, NW1 9AL
Website: http://www.brecknock.camden.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02074856334
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Camden
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Helen Bruckdorfer
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100010

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/03/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 303
Number of Pupils: 288
Number of Boys: 138
Number of Girls: 150

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 21% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African24.70%71
Bangladeshi14.20%41
White British13.90%40
Other White11.10%32
Other (any other ethnic group)9.40%27
White and Black Caribbean8.30%24
Other Mixed6.90%20
Other Black2.10%6
Caribbean2.10%6
Indian1.70%5
Pakistani1.70%5
Other Asian1.40%4
White and Asian1.00%3
White and Black African0.70%2
Chinese0.30%1
Unclassified0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.7)
Writing: Average (1.6)
Maths: Average (1.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
55%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH
4out of 4 1,458 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Sherborne Nursery School
Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP
- not rated 1,522 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Christopher's Nursery School
Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR
- not rated 1,899 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 2,564 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 2,722 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brecknock Primary School
Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hungerford Infant School
North Road , York Way N7 9EB
- not rated 145 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hungerford School
249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF
3out of 4 177 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Hungerford Primary School and Children's Centre
Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF
- not rated 177 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hungerford Junior School
Hungerford Road , York Way N7 9LF
- not rated 177 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road , NW5 2DB
3out of 4 548 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Lift Beacon High
Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG
- not rated 766 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Beacon High
Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG
3out of 4 766 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Richard of Chichester School
Royal College Street , NW1 9LY
- not rated 1,001 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acland Burghley School
Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ
3out of 4 1,582 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City and Islington College
383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN
- not rated 1,335 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR
- not rated 1,609 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , N5 2AG
- not rated 2,364 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Capital City College
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 2,588 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsway College
Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB
- not rated 2,590 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
4out of 4 1,361 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bridge School
251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD
4out of 4 105 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Special Learning Centre (Secondary Base)
C/O Robert Blair School , Brewery Road N7 9QJ
- not rated 566 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Special Learning Centre
Top Floor , Robert Blair School N7 9QJ
- not rated 566 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Lough Road Class Base (Central)
Lough Road , N7 8RH
- not rated 1,095 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
4 Wollstonecraft Street , Kings Cross N1C 4BT
4out of 4 1,139 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.