Hampstead School Catchment Area
Hampstead School is a community secondary school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1228 pupils, and a capacity of 1320 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,228
Pupils
1,320
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Hampstead School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hampstead School?
The catchment area for Hampstead School is the geographic zone Camden uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Hampstead School are allocated by Camden using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Camden before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Camden catchment area documents →Hampstead School: 1320 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
Hampstead School has a published admission number of 1320 places. 1228 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1320, Camden's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 49.5% of pupils at Hampstead School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Camden publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Camden school admissions →
Hampstead School: School Information
- Full address
- Westbere Road, Hampstead, London, NW2 3RT
- Local authority
- Camden
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 49.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100052
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Hampstead School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hampstead School
What is the catchment area for Hampstead School? ▾
The catchment area for Hampstead School is the geographic zone Camden uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Hampstead School oversubscribed? ▾
Hampstead School is operating close to its capacity of 1320 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Hampstead School? ▾
Admission to Hampstead School is managed by Camden. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Hampstead School cover? ▾
Hampstead School is a secondary school in London, Camden, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Hampstead School? ▾
Hampstead School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.