Regent High School, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Regent High School currently has around 1086 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57% boys and 43% girls. Around 67.6% 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 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 3 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 37.4%. african pupils make up about 19.1% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 13.1%

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 86% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 54% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Chalton Street, London, NW1 1RX
Website: http://www.regenthighschool.org.uk/
Telephone: 02073870126
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Camden
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Gary Moore
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 100051

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1100
Number of Pupils: 1086
Number of Boys: 619
Number of Girls: 467

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 35.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Bangladeshi37.40%406
African19.10%207
Other (any other ethnic group)13.10%142
Other White6.90%75
White British5.40%59
Other Mixed4.20%46
Other Asian4.20%46
Caribbean1.70%19
White and Black Caribbean1.60%17
White and Black African1.60%17
White and Asian1.50%16
Pakistani1.40%15
Other Black0.60%6
Chinese0.60%6
Indian0.30%3
Irish0.30%3
Unclassified0.20%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.06)
Of the 173 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 165 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.06
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.04
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
57%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
47%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
40%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
48%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
43.8
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
44.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.9
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
86%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Christopher's Nursery School
Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR
- not rated 238 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 1,003 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 1,436 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Sherborne Nursery School
Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP
- not rated 2,003 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 2,796 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
81 Werrington Street , NW1 1QP
3out of 4 238 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Edith Neville Primary School
85 Polygon Road , NW1 1HQ
4out of 4 255 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Richard Cobden Primary School
Camden Street , NW1 0LL
4out of 4 273 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Aldenham Street , NW1 1PS
- not rated 325 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Aloysius Roman Catholic Infant School
28 Phoenix Road , NW1 1TA
- not rated 496 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY
3out of 4 536 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Richard of Chichester School
Royal College Street , NW1 9LY
- not rated 1,335 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road , NW5 2DB
3out of 4 1,428 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
- not rated 1,585 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Haverstock School
24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ
3out of 4 1,966 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 224 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 1,427 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsway College
Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB
- not rated 1,431 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 2,559 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tech City College
263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX
- not rated 2,746 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No 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 2,396 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RX
4out of 4 3,126 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Royal Veterinary College
Royal College Street , NW1 0TU
- not rated 317 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bridge Education, Camden Tuition Service
Evershed Street , Camden Town NW1 1BD
- not rated 320 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 4 681 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Robson House, Netley Campus , 74 Stanhope Street NW1 3EX
3out of 4 957 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
1 - 7 Woburn Walk , Somers Town WC1H 0JJ
- not rated 964 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.