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Parliament Hill School

State school · London, NW5 1RL
  • Secondary
  • Girls
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,300 pupils
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A truly comprehensive comp, with outstanding pastoral care, sparkling modern facilities and a positive atmosphere, addressing the needs of everyone from the local affluent middle class to the latest refugee. Particularly good at raising aspirations and making sure girls recognise they can be anything they aim to be.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,300 ·
Sixth form numbers
358 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Camden
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Headteacher

Headteacher

Ms Sarah Creasey

Since 2017, Sarah Creasey BA PGCE, NPQH. Spent 25 years working in London secondary schools, starting out in a single-sex school in Wimbledon, followed by a decade at Preston Manor, a mixed all-through school in Brent, where she headed the English

Entrance

About 600 apply for 180 year 7 places. Applicants are accepted under the usual community comprehensive criteria (exceptional social and medical need, looked-after children, siblings, etc) with no banding or other ability edit. After that, it's a

Open days
September/October - see school's website for details

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 32 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Gospel Oak Primary School 10 %
Brookfield Primary School 8 %
Yerbury Primary School 7 %
Fleet Primary School 6 %
Rhyl Community Primary School 5 %
Tufnell Park Primary School 4 %
Rosary Catholic Primary School 3 %
Coleridge Primary School 3 %
Grafton Primary School 3 %
Hargrave Park Primary School 3 %
Carlton Primary School 3 %
Eleanor Palmer Primary School 3 %
St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 2 %
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School 2 %
New End Primary School 2 %
Hawley Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

About three-quarters continue to LaSWAP, the sixth form consortium which unites four local comps (Parliament Hill, William Ellis, La Sainte Union and Acland Burghley). The rest either wave goodbye to education for good or transfer to other popular

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
84%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

In 2024, 47 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 33 per cent A/A* at A level (63 per cent A-B).

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
38.15
LA avg.
31.21
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Academically, the strength of ‘Parli’ undoubtedly lies in its GCSE years, where it takes in a broad range of girls and delivers success for all, achieving results that put it in the top 10 per cent of non-selective schools nationally, the top five in

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
81
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

Impressive, tailored help for SEND. Parents (or carers) of girls with a SEND profile have their own go-to member of the ‘inclusion’ team at parents’ evenings.

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.9 %
Students with SEN support

Arts & extracurricular

Many Parli pupils come from homes where cultural capital is in short supply, and the school makes every effort to compensate, aided by specialist facilities for art, media and performing arts. ‘We’re about opening doors to every student by making

Sport

The new building, opened in 2019, has added a large sports hall with four indoor courts, enhancing what is already a successful offering. Rich PE curriculum (rugby, rounders, athletics, fitness, swimming and dance), some carried out on neighbouring

Ethos & heritage

Having originally opened in 1906 as the Community School for Girls, Parli sits on an attractive site on the south-east corner of Hampstead Heath, providing it with a leafy aspect and bright interiors. At its core is the original, gracious red-brick

Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline

School takes its motto seriously and the emphasis here is as much on the happy as the high-achieving. ‘We know girls won’t achieve unless they’re happy and safe,’ says the head. High protective gates and high standards of behaviour, both inside and

Pupils & parents

Pupils from challenging backgrounds (40 per cent are pupil premium, including numerous refugees) blend happily with well-spoken girls from the affluent, liberal left homes that abut the gates. Parents very supportive of the school’s ideals and

1,300
Number of pupils

Money matters

Not a rich school, but well supported by Camden, which underwrote its recent modernisation. Some partnerships too - with the Worshipful Company of Butchers, for example - which provide bursaries for activities such as DofE. Those who can afford it

The last word

A truly comprehensive comp, with outstanding pastoral care, sparkling modern facilities and a positive atmosphere, addressing the needs of everyone from the local affluent middle class to the latest refugee. Particularly good at raising aspirations

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Highgate Road
London
NW5 1RL
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Telephone: 020 7485 7077

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.parliamenthill.camden.sch.uk/

Local authority: London Borough of Camden

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School data & information Parliament Hill School Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RL
1,300 Pupil numbers
358 Sixth form numbers
34 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
33 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
81 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants
Our review contains additional results data reported to us by Parliament Hill School and is updated annually. See the review

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
58.90
LA avg.
47.90
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.50 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 108 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 171 7
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 169 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 9
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
19%
LA avg.
11%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
38.15
LA avg.
31.21
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 37 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 11 A
Psychology GCE A level 44 B
Physics GCE A level 9 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 16 A
Mathematics GCE A level 39 A
History GCE A level 24 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 6 A
Geography GCE A level 10 B
French GCE A level 6 B
Film Studies GCE A level 19 A
English Literature GCE A level 31 A
Economics GCE A level 19 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 6 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 11 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 5 D
Chemistry GCE A level 21 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 11 B
Biology GCE A level 30 B
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 6 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 7 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Parliament Hill School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Our inclusion team is skilled, experienced and dedicated to securing the best outcomes and opportunities for students who have additional learning needs. All year 7 students are assessed using Cognitive Abilities Tests plus a reading and spelling test to help us ensure appropriate support from the start of their time with us.

We invite all parents whose daughters have a SEND profile to meet with a member of the inclusion team at parents' evenings and offer further contact throughout the year. Every student with a SEND profile has a personalised plan outlining their strengths, needs and strategies for support.

Updated Jan 2023
1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing Yes
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health Yes
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
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