Camden independent schools league table 2025
Fee-paying schools, scored only where they publish results in the performance tables. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 7 schools in Camden, London. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- 193Alleyns Hampstead Senior SchoolHampstead · Independent Secondary62.3 Attainment 8 · 365 students
- 254South Hampstead High School GDSTLondon · Independent All-through47.9 Attainment 8 · 961 students
- 342St Margaret's SchoolLondon · Independent All-through47.1 Attainment 8 · 152 students
- 421University College SchoolLondon · Independent All-through15.9 Attainment 8 · 1,297 students
- 519Hampstead Fine Arts CollegeLondon · Independent Secondary11.3 Attainment 8 · 187 students
- 615Guildhouse SchoolLondon · Independent Secondary0.5 Attainment 8 · 143 students
- 72Jeannine Manuel SchoolLondon · Independent All-through0.4 Attainment 8 · 687 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alleyns Hampstead Senior School Hampstead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 93.4 Top 5% | 62.3 Attainment 8 | 365 |
| 2 | South Hampstead High School GDST London · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 54.2 Top 50% | 47.9 Attainment 8 | 961 |
| 3 | St Margaret's School London · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Independent | 41.9 Lower 50% | 47.1 Attainment 8 | 152 |
| 4 | University College School London · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 21.2 Lower 50% | 15.9 Attainment 8 | 1,297 |
| 5 | Hampstead Fine Arts College London · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Independent | 19.3 Lower 50% | 11.3 Attainment 8 | 187 |
| 6 | Guildhouse School London · Secondary · Ages 15–24 | Independent | 14.9 Lower 50% | 0.5 Attainment 8 | 143 |
| 7 | Jeannine Manuel School London · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Independent | 1.9 Lower 50% | 0.4 Attainment 8 | 687 |
Alleyns Hampstead Senior School in Hampstead leads the 2025 list of independent schools in Camden with a Success Index (England) of 93.4. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider London independent schools league table, every school on the Camden page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best independent school in Camden?
Alleyns Hampstead Senior School in Hampstead, London ranks first among independent schools in Camden with a Success Index (England) of 93.4 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 365).
How are independent schools in Camden ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.