Grafton Primary School
London, N7 6AR · Islington · primary school
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20th 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 — 7.7/10 against 1,447 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grafton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils engage in theatre, dance, and opera, with trips to Walton-on-the-Naze, a Christmas pantomime, and residential visits to Sussex, Juniper Hall, the Isle of Wight, and East Dene.
Getting in
The published school roll is 435 pupils against a stated capacity of 522. 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 specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How are the residential trips organised for families with different needs?
What Ofsted said about Grafton Primary School
Overview
Grafton Primary School is judged ‘Good’ for overall effectiveness, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The report highlights a school where pupils are “polite, thoughtful and respectful,” benefiting from a curriculum that is carefully sequenced to build knowledge cumulatively. Leaders have a “detailed understanding of the school’s many strengths” and are proactive in supporting staff well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent” behaviour, resolving disputes quickly and showing high motivation towards learning.
- The curriculum “matches and, in some areas, exceeds the breadth and ambition of what is expected nationally,” particularly in subjects like art and reading.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils learning about diversity, health, and “courage, truth and challenging assumptions.”
- Staff feel “very well supported to develop professionally,” and leaders are effective in managing workload and governance.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “swiftly and accurately identified” and access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects at an earlier stage of implementation, important ideas are “not consistently reinforced,” making it hard for some pupils to remember and apply previous knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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