Christopher Hatton Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.

Christopher Hatton Primary School currently has around 224 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.5% boys and 54.5% girls. Around 38.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.7%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 19.6%. other white pupils make up about 14.3% , followed by white british at 12.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: 38 Laystall Street, London, EC1R 4PQ
Website: http://www.chrishatton.camden.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02072784500
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Camden
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Clare McBride
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 130342

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 23/02/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 224
Number of Boys: 102
Number of Girls: 122

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Bangladeshi19.60%44
Other White14.30%32
White British12.10%27
Other Mixed10.70%24
African10.30%23
Other (any other ethnic group)9.40%21
Unclassified4.00%9
Pakistani3.10%7
Other Asian3.10%7
Other Black3.10%7
White and Black Caribbean2.70%6
White and Asian2.20%5
White and Black African1.30%3
Chinese1.30%3
Caribbean1.30%3
Indian0.90%2
Irish0.40%1
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 (2.3)
Writing: Average (1.6)
Maths: Above Average (2.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
88%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
12%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.9
England average
104.3

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Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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Columbia Market Nursery School
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4out of 4 2,949 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Christopher Hatton Primary School
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4out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
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Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
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- not rated 1,247 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
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City of London Academy Islington
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4out of 4 1,977 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islington Green School
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- not rated 1,977 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Nautical, City of London Academy
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2out of 4 1,994 yd Academy sponsor led No Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingsway College
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- not rated 712 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College
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City Lit
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Tech City College
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WM College
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All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
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4out of 4 3,002 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City Junior School
CITY JUNIOR SCHOOL , 4 GRAY'S INN PLACE WC1R 5EY
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
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4out of 4 588 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of the Arts London
272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY
- not rated 670 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Davies's College
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.