Kingsgate Primary School

What Kingsgate Primary School does

Kingsgate Primary School is a state-maintained community primary school located in the London Borough of Camden, operating across two physical sites: a Key Stage 2 (KS2) site at Kingsgate Road in Kilburn (NW6 4LB) and an Early Years Foundation Stage / Key Stage 1 (EYFS/KS1) site at No 1 Liddell Place in West Hampstead (NW6 2DJ). The school delivers statutory primary education for children aged 3-11 from Nursery through Year 6, with a documented 32.5-hour instructional week at KS2 (8:30am-3:00pm). The core academic product is built on a broad National Curriculum supplemented by the Read Write Inc. systematic synthetic phonics programme for early literacy (Reception through Year 2) and the Fresh Start KS2 phonics programme for reading intervention. The school holds an Ofsted Outstanding Provider rating alongside multiple externally validated quality marks, including Healthy Schools London Gold, Primary Science Quality Mark, Music Mark 2025-2026, Gold Primary Geography Quality Mark 2025-2028, 360 degree safe e-safety accreditation, and HEYL Silver.

The business model is primarily state-funded: per-pucol funding flows from Camden Local Authority, which also acts as the controlling entity, admissions gatekeeper, and SEND local-offer coordinator. Ancillary revenue is modest and comes from wraparound and enrichment services — a breakfast club charged at £1.00 per day (KS2), after-school clubs at both sites, and a P3 Play Centre after-school childcare service running 3:00pm-6:00pm daily during term time. Payment processing is consolidated through the Scopay online platform, while P3 bookings run on MagicBooking. School meals are supplied by Camden School Meals Service, with free school meals available to families on Job Seekers Allowance or Income Support. The school does not disclose revenue figures on its website.

The customer base comprises four pupil age phases (Nursery, Reception, KS1, KS2) and their parents or carers, all drawn from the Camden catchment. Distribution is through Camden LA's coordinated admissions process, the school's website (kingsgateprimaryschool.org.uk), prospective-parent tours (notably EYFS/KS1 tours at the Liddell Place site), weekly newsletters, parent information sessions, and coffee mornings. Specialist services — including SEND support (led by Rachel John and Sophie Levy), mental health provision through CAMHS and the Tavistock Outreach Programme, French language teaching for KS2, and online safety education — extend the school's functional scope beyond core teaching, supported by an experienced leadership team headed by Headteacher Meg Jones with phase-specific Deputy and Assistant Heads.

Name

Kingsgate Primary School

Legal name

Kingsgate Primary School

Website

https://kingsgateprimaryschool.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kingsgate Primary School is a state-maintained community primary school in Camden, London, operating across two sites (EYFS/KS1 in West Hampstead, KS2 in Kilburn) and delivering Ofsted Outstanding education for children aged 3-11 funded primarily through Camden Local Authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Phonics curriculum
• Wraparound childcare
• SEND support
• After-school clubs

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kingsgate Primary School is a state-maintained community primary school providing free education for children aged 3-11 across Nursery, Reception, KS1 and KS2, delivered on two Camden sites (EYFS/KS1 at Liddell Place, West Hampstead; KS2 at Kingsgate Road, Kilburn). Core instruction covers the full National Curriculum with the Read Write Inc. phonics programme and Fresh Start KS2 reading intervention, complemented by wraparound care (breakfast club £1/day, after-school clubs), French and music lessons, SEND and mental health support, and parent engagement programmes.

Product overview

Kingsgate Primary School is a split-site primary school in Camden, London (EYFS/KS1 at West Hampstead, KS2 at Kilburn) providing education from Nursery through Year 6. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum as a single unified educational programme, with key components including Read Write Inc. systematic synthetic phonics for early readers and Fresh Start KS2 for reading intervention. Beyond core academics, the school provides wraparound care (breakfast club, after-school clubs, P3 Play Centre childcare), specialist support (SEND, mental health and wellbeing, online safety), enrichment (French language, music lessons with Music Mark certification), and family engagement (parent information sessions, activities). The curriculum encompasses all National Curriculum subjects including Art, Computing, Design & Technology, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, PSHE, Physical Education, Religious Education, Science, and Writing, supported by cultural capital initiatives, trips, visitors, and after-school clubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) Education Free state-funded primary education programme for Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils at the Liddell Place site in West Hampstead, including the Read Write Inc. systematic synthetic phonics programme for early reading and writing.
• Key Stage 2 (KS2) Education Free state-funded primary education programme for Years 3-6 pupils at the Kingsgate Road site in Kilburn, including the Fresh Start KS2 phonics programme for reading intervention.
• Read Write Inc. Phonics Programme Systematic synthetic phonics programme taught from Nursery through Year 2, with structured progression and book bands from Reception through Year 2 used to teach children to read and write.
• Breakfast Club Paid morning childcare service available at both sites — KS2 from 7:30am-8:20am (£1.00 per day) and EYFS/KS1 from 8:00am-8:50am — providing a healthy breakfast of cereal, toast/bagels and fruit juice, with priority given to working parents.
• After School Clubs Paid extracurricular clubs offered at KS2 from 3pm-4pm and KS1 from 3:30pm-4:30pm, bookable via Scopay on a first-come first-served basis with autumn term running September to December.
• P3 Play Centre After-School Childcare After-school childcare service operated by P3 charity at Kingsgate Primary School from 3:00pm to 6:00pm daily during term time, with registration and booking via MagicBooking.
• Musical Instrument Lessons Music lessons provided through Camden Music Service to Kingsgate Primary School pupils, supported by the school's Music Mark 2025-2026 certification for quality music education.
• French Language Teaching French language instruction delivered to KS2 pupils by dedicated French teacher Elena Theophanous, with French home challenges via Padlet and BBC Bitesize KS2 French resources.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Whole-school pastoral service covering PSHE curriculum, class assemblies on mental health, Mini Health Champions peer support, CAMHS specialist referrals, art therapy, and educational psychologist access, addressing seven aspects including ethos, resilience, social-emotional skills and early identification.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Support Comprehensive SEND provision led by Rachel John (KS2 SENCO) and Sophie Levy (EYFS/KS1 SENCO), with liaison to SENDIASS for free impartial advice and integration with Camden's SEND local offer.
• Online Safety Education School-wide online safety curriculum integrated across the programme, covering Think U Know, KidSMART SMART rules, NSPCC resources, Net Aware guides and CEOP reporting, accredited through 360 degree safe, with parental guidance on controls across ISPs, mobile operators and devices.
• Parent Information Sessions and Activities Family engagement programme of coffee mornings, information sessions, English classes for parents, parenting classes, arts and crafts workshops, and Get Into Learning initiatives, with archives dating back to 2022.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistently high academic standards achieved through dedicated staff, rich curriculum, and high expectations for all pupils
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• P3 Play CentrecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerP3 Play Centre provides after-school childcare services from 3:00pm to 6:00pm daily during term time at Kingsgate Primary School. Parents must register and book directly through P3's Magic Booking system. The school facilitates this partnership but does not manage bookings directly.
• SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSENDIASS provides free and impartial support and advice regarding SEND for children and families. Located at Highgate Newtown Community Centre, they offer guidance to parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Camden Local AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamden Local Authority manages school admissions, provides statutory duties oversight, and conducts Fair Access Panels. The school operates under Camden's educational framework and contributes to the local authority SEND local offer.
• CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCAMHS provides specialist mental health support for pupils identified through the school's early identification system. Referrals are made by the SENDCo following assessment and with parental consent.
• TOPS (Tavistock Outreach Programme in Schools)secondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTavistock Outreach Programme provides specialist support for emotional and behavioural needs, working alongside school staff to support pupils with mental health requirements.
• Mental Health Support Team (CAMHS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNHS-funded mental health support team working within schools to provide early intervention and support for pupils with mental health needs.
• Camden Music ServicesecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCamden Music Service provides musical instrument lessons to pupils, with information available through the school for parents to book.
• Camden School Meals ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamden provides school meals service with freshly cooked food daily, halal meat, and summer-autumn menus. All meat is halal and food is freshly prepared.
• Scopay (Online Payment Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationScopay provides online payment system for school dinners, breakfast club, after-school clubs, and uniform purchases. Parents access through login portal for all school payments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brookfield Primary School: State-funded Camden community primary serving a similar age range; competes directly for the same Camden catchment families and is governed under the same Camden Local Authority funding framework as Kingsgate.
• Fleet Primary School: Adjacent Camden community primary with overlapping admissions geography; same maintained-school funding model and competing for parental choice in the same London borough.
• Gospel Oak Primary School: Camden maintained primary serving Nursery through Year 6; directly comparable in size, governance type, and curriculum scope, providing a same-borough benchmark.
• Eleanor Palmer Primary School: North London community primary also within Camden; comparable full-primary-age maintained model and competes for similar family demographics in the borough.
• Rhyl Primary School: Camden community primary; directly comparable maintained-school peer for benchmarking outcomes, wraparound care, and parental demand within the same Camden admissions process.
• St Mary's RC Primary School (Camden): Faith-based Camden primary covering the same primary age range under Camden Local Authority oversight; parents frequently compare it directly with community primaries in Camden.
• Primrose Hill Primary School: Camden community primary operating as a comparable maintained school; a like-for-like benchmark on Ofsted positioning and pupil roll within the same admissions framework.

Regional players

• South Hampstead High School (Juniors): Independent junior school serving a similar North West London catchment; a relevant comparator for parental choice and standard-setting across the same geography, although operating outside the state-funded model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kingsgate-primary-school

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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Investors

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