St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
London, N1 8BL · Islington · primary school
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36th 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 — 2.5/10 against 158 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 259. 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 interventions are in place for the 3.0% who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Overview
St John Evangelist RC Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an ambitious and typically well-designed curriculum. Pupils are described as proud, courteous, and safe, with strong opportunities for personal development and community service.
Strengths
- Pupils are taught to be ‘ready, respectful and safe’ and are confident in raising concerns with trusted adults.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and typically well designed’, with high expectations leading to high-quality work.
- Reading is prioritised with a phonics programme ‘typically delivered with precision’, and struggling readers are quickly supported.
- Leaders work swiftly to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the same curriculum as peers.
- Staff feel supported by leaders, and governors effectively monitor workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum has not been broken down into small steps, making it difficult to check if pupils have secured prior knowledge.
- Assessment is not used effectively in these instances to ensure pupils connect existing ideas to new ones, limiting deep 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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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