Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
London, EC1Y 8JA · Islington · primary school
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31st 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 — 3.8/10 against 1,595 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and can attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 270 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 literacy? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Overview
Leaders are "ambitious for all pupils" and have created a welcoming environment where children are "happy and safe." The school has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, with parents noting that their children "thrive" and benefit from a rich curriculum and strong support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Staff know pupils well and ensure "barriers to pupils’ learning are overcome" so they achieve well.
- Reading is a high priority; staff are "experts at teaching phonics" and provide effective support for weaker readers.
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour, "concentrate and listen attentively in lessons," and support one another.
- Leaders provide many enrichment opportunities, such as musical productions and museum visits, to foster understanding of the wider world.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported well by skilled staff" who adapt the curriculum effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified precisely the key knowledge pupils need to learn over time, meaning pupils do not build on previous knowledge securely.
- In a few subjects, teachers do not routinely check what pupils remember, leading to some struggling to recall previous learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and following procedures to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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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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