Robert Blair School and Children's Centre
London, N7 9QJ · Islington · primary school
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35th 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 — 2.3/10 against 1,487 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| 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.
Robert Blair School and Children's Centre overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gardening, playdough, and curriculum clubs, or take part in football, multi sports, The Daily Mile, and swimming. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 pupils against a stated capacity of 251. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Robert Blair School and Children's Centre
Overview
Robert Blair School and Children’s Centre has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum where pupils are described as "safe and happy" within a diverse community. Leaders work diligently to sustain performance, ensuring high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "proud to be members of this diverse school community" and know they can speak to a trusted adult if they have concerns.
- There is a "strong focus on learning to read," with daily phonics lessons and targeted support helping pupils who fall behind to catch up.
- Learning is "cleverly designed," allowing pupils to connect topics and apply previous knowledge confidently, such as linking history to imaginative play.
- Pupils with SEND are "well served by staff’s delivery of the curriculum," benefiting from tailored groups, visual resources, and in-house provision.
- The school offers an "impressive range of experiences" for wider development, including community contributions and visits to museums and galleries.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment is not used effectively to check what pupils learn and remember, leading to missed misconceptions.
- The school should ensure that assessment is used consistently well across the curriculum to identify errors and deepen understanding.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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