Hungerford School
London, N7 9LF · Islington · primary school
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37th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 470 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 28.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.09 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hungerford School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 140 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 closing the gap to the national median in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in reading and maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing current attainment levels?
What Ofsted said about Hungerford School
Overview
Hungerford School is described as a "welcoming school" where pupils benefit from a "much-improved educational offer" and an "ambitious" curriculum. The report highlights that pupils are "happy to attend," demonstrate "positive attitudes to their learning," and develop into "considerate young people."
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "well-sequenced curriculum in most subjects" that helps pupils "deepen their knowledge."
- "All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well" and leave "well prepared for secondary school."
- Staff maintain "high expectations of what pupils can and should achieve," resulting in pupils who "behave sensibly" and work "collaboratively."
- Teachers provide "many opportunities to practise what they have learned," with "timely and useful" assessment of reading ability.
- Leaders have implemented a "detailed programme of learning for pupils’ personal, social, health and emotional development," including visits to cultural venues.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that "all subjects identify the key knowledge that pupils require, and build on this cumulatively," as a few subjects are not planned as precisely as others.
- Leaders should ensure that "all subject leaders receive the training and guidance they need" to effectively check how well the planned curriculum is implemented.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders checking regularly on pupil well-being and being "tenacious in securing the support that pupils and their families need."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 28% |
| 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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