Camelsdale Primary School

About Camelsdale Primary School

Camelsdale Primary School is a caring, friendly, family feel environment focussed on exciting learning and set in beautiful grounds. Our focus is on providing that Flying Start to a Learning Life for your children. We are a Forest School and offer a full programme of exciting forest school activities known at Camelsdale as “Wild School”!

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Key Facts

Founded 1904

Head/Principal Sarah Palmer

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

9.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

69.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

78.0%

Reading

Avg score: 107.0

81.0%

Maths

Avg score: 104.0

81.0%

Writing

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily J Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2022

5.0

"Our Happy Experience at Camelsdale"

My daughter has thrived at Camelsdale Primary School. The staff are caring and the focus on individual learning is excellent. She loves the Wild School sessions and the Forest School programme is a highlight of our week.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel T Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 12, 2022

3.0

"Some Good and Bad Experiences"

We moved our child to Camelsdale Primary School for the Forest School programme, but unfortunately, we didn't find the teaching style suited to our child's needs. However, the staff were always willing to listen and try to help.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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David W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2021

5.0

"A Caring and Supportive Environment"

My son has been at Camelsdale for two years and we have been consistently impressed with the school's values and ethos. The staff are approachable and supportive, and the school's focus on creativity and independence is great to see.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie M Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 22, 2020

4.0

"A Great Choice for Our Family"

We chose Camelsdale Primary School for our daughter because of its family-friendly atmosphere and commitment to individual learning. The school's facilities are excellent, and the teachers are all very experienced and knowledgeable.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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