St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School
London, N1 0LB · Islington · primary school
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34th 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 — 5.3/10 against 246 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School and a Choral Partnership with St Paul’s Cathedral. Sports include The Daily Mile, cricket, football, and the Islington Primary School Football League. Arts provision features brass instruments, while trips have included visits to Emirates Stadium and Lord’s Cricket Ground. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 165 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 activities are included in the Forest School sessions? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 45 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes the school as an ‘oasis of calm’ where pupils are happy, safe, and known as individuals. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in good behaviour, strong attendance, and a broad, ambitious curriculum that enables all pupils, including disadvantaged ones, to achieve well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well sequenced’ to help pupils build depth of knowledge over time, with teachers using strong subject knowledge to address misconceptions.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff deliver phonics with precision and intervene swiftly to support pupils who need extra help.
- Pupils are encouraged to become ‘respectful and active citizens’, building confidence through roles such as ‘digital leaders’ and presenting in assemblies.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively to follow the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Staff feel their workload is ‘well considered and managed’, and governors provide ‘highly effective support and challenge’.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects at an earlier stage of implementation, lesson activities do not consistently focus on identified key knowledge, meaning some pupils do not fully secure understanding needed for complex ideas.
- Pupils do not always have sufficient opportunities to practise reading books matched to their phonics knowledge to embed skills further.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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