Moreland Primary School
London, EC1V 8BB · Islington · primary school
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28th 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 — 5.6/10 against 753 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moreland 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%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join coding, gardening, badminton, kung fu, football, dance, choir, and drumming clubs. Trips include the Young Voices Concert and Islington Dance Festival. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 469 pupils against a stated capacity of 442. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the coding and gardening clubs structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Moreland Primary School
Overview
Moreland Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes an inclusive environment where pupils are happy, feel safe, and achieve well across the curriculum, with particular improvements noted in mathematics and reading. Leaders and governors are praised for accurately identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective actions.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully designed to allow knowledge to build progressively, helping pupils link ideas across subjects.
- Early reading is prioritised effectively, with pupils typically reading fluently by the end of year 2 and displaying a "genuine love of reading".
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in a timely manner and adapt tasks so all pupils can succeed.
- The school provides effective support for behaviour, with clear policies that help pupils understand expectations and manage their conduct.
- Leaders have improved staff workload management and created an approachable culture.
Areas to improve
- Teaching sometimes fails to provide enough support for pupils to apply prior knowledge to new learning, resulting in gaps in understanding.
- Strategies to reduce persistent absenteeism for some pupils are not yet as successful as they could be, limiting their access to the curriculum.
Safeguarding
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 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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