Ashmount Primary School
London, N8 9EG · Islington · primary school
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21st of 38 primary schools in Islington we can score, 39 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.2/10 against 1,814 of them, against 6.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashmount Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join music clubs, choir, orchestra, recorder groups, and a rock band, alongside art and craft clubs. They learn drums, violin, guitar, saxophone, clarinet, and piano. The calendar includes musicals, Arts Week, and STEAM week, with trips to the Parkland Walk, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Modern, and House of Illustration. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 390 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the rock band?
What Ofsted said about Ashmount Primary School
Overview
Ashmount Primary School is described as a welcoming environment with a "strong sense of community" where pupils value their relationships with staff. Leaders maintain "high expectations for behaviour and for what pupils can achieve," resulting in classrooms that are "generally calm and orderly." The school fosters a supportive atmosphere where pupils feel trusted and cared for, with positive feedback from parents and carers regarding the work of staff.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "caring and nurturing working relationships with staff" and trust adults to help resolve concerns.
- Leaders have planned the curriculum with high expectations, particularly in mathematics where teachers "develop pupils’ fluency consistently well."
- Reading is a key priority; a new phonics programme is delivered with confidence, ensuring "most pupils become confident and fluent readers."
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "skilfully," securing early support so they "access the same curriculum as their peers."
- Staff encourage "respect and tolerance towards others," teaching pupils about different family types, faiths, and cultures.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders lack a clear understanding of how content is sequenced, which "limits pupils’ deeper understanding."
- In a few foundation subjects, leaders do not ensure teachers check pupils’ prior understanding effectively, meaning pupils do not "secure knowledge and understanding deeply."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders taking "swift actions to ensure that pupils and their families get the support they need."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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