Hanover Primary School
London, N1 8BD · Islington · primary school
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19th 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 — 8.4/10 against 1,856 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hanover Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Model Making, Debate STEM Club, Roller skating, Swim Squad, Instrumental music lessons, Cooking, Reading clubs, and Gardening. Sports include Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Karate, Kayaking, and Cricket. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 244 pupils against a stated capacity of 341. 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 in the higher standard group to extend their learning? What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards?
What Ofsted said about Hanover Primary School
Overview
Hanover Primary School is described as a “joyful and nurturing place” where pupils enjoy learning and are encouraged to be “kind, brave and responsible.” The inspection found that leaders have successfully developed an “academically ambitious” curriculum that supports strong progress for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is “based upon the ambition and breath of the national curriculum” and helps pupils build knowledge sequentially.
- Staff deliver the phonics programme well, using assessments to adjust teaching so that pupils’ reading “develops well over time.”
- The early years curriculum has been “significantly developed” to ensure disadvantaged children learn in a “carefully planned and delivered sequence.”
- Pupils’ wider development is prioritised, with opportunities for experiences beyond their immediate circumstances, such as residential trips.
- Staff feel “very well supported by leaders” who drive improvements in pupil outcomes.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve attendance for pupils with SEND by implementing approaches “appropriately targeted to each pupil’s needs and circumstances.”
- Further training is required for staff in newer curriculum areas to ensure they have the expertise to help pupils develop a “deep understanding of subject content.”
- Guidance for supporting pupils with additional needs must be aligned precisely to their requirements, as staff are sometimes unsure how to implement planned support effectively.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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