Located in London, Richard Cobden Primary School is a primary school, 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.
Richard Cobden Primary School currently has around 379 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 59.9% 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 14.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 43%. african pupils make up about 25.9%
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.
| Address: | Camden Street, London, NW1 0LL |
| Website: | http://www.rcobden.camden.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02073875909 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Camden |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Ruby Nasser |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100022 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/10/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 379 |
| Number of Boys: | 200 |
| Number of Girls: | 179 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.8% | 8.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 43.00% | 163 |
| African | 25.90% | 98 |
| Other White | 8.70% | 33 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.40% | 32 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 10 |
| White British | 2.40% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 2.40% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 408 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 | 1,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Cobden Primary School Camden Street , NW1 0LL | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School 81 Werrington Street , NW1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Pratt Street , Camden NW1 0DP | 4out of 4 | 417 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School 88 Camden Street , NW1 0JA | - not rated | 461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abacus Belsize Primary School Jubilee Waterside Centre , 105 Camley Street N1C 4PF | - not rated | 486 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 48 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Education, Camden Tuition Service Evershed Street , Camden Town NW1 1BD | - not rated | 176 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street , NW1 0TU | - not rated | 284 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Learning Centre School 89 Parkway , NW1 7PP | - not rated | 704 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Cavendish School 31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB | - not rated | 776 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Alleyns?Regents Park Prep 1 Gloucester Avenue , NW1 7AB | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.