Harmood School is a not applicable school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community special 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.

Harmood School currently has around 39 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74.4% boys and 25.6% girls. Around 59.0% 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 39.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 81.1%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41%. white and black caribbean pupils make up about 10.3% , followed by other mixed at 10.3%

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.

Around 63% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (50%) , including 13% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Harmood Street, London, NW1 8DP
Website: http://harmood.h3federation.org.uk/
Telephone: 02079743953
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Camden
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Debbie Man
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100092

Map

Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 35
Number of Pupils: 39
Number of Boys: 29
Number of Girls: 10

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 39.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 81.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British41.00%16
White and Black Caribbean10.30%4
Other Mixed10.30%4
Bangladeshi7.70%3
Caribbean5.10%2
Other White5.10%2
White and Black African5.10%2
Irish5.10%2
African5.10%2
Other (any other ethnic group)2.60%1
White and Asian2.60%1
Other Black0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-2.22)
Of the 15 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 13 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-2.22
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.04
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
47%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
48%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
0.5
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
44.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.0
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
63%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sherborne Nursery School
Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP
- not rated 468 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Christopher's Nursery School
Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR
- not rated 1,719 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH
4out of 4 2,194 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 2,814 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 3,011 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1
Hartland Road , NW1 8DE
3out of 4 72 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hawley Primary School
Hawley Road , NW1 8RP
3out of 4 356 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rhyl Community Primary School
Rhyl Street , NW5 3HB
4out of 4 507 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Holmes Road , NW5 3AH
- not rated 668 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Primrose Hill School
Princess Road , NW1 8JL
3out of 4 680 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Richard of Chichester School
Royal College Street , NW1 9LY
- not rated 495 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haverstock School
24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ
3out of 4 496 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road , NW5 2DB
3out of 4 931 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Regent High School
Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX
3out of 4 1,576 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Acland Burghley School
Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ
3out of 4 1,660 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR
- not rated 1,365 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City and Islington College
383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN
- not rated 2,584 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 2,986 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsway College
Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB
- not rated 2,990 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 2,811 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RX
4out of 4 3,275 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU
Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP
- not rated 0 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harmood School
Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
College Francais Bilingue De Londres
87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX
- not rated 582 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Cavendish School
31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB
- not rated 653 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
The Learning Centre School
89 Parkway , NW1 7PP
- not rated 870 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.