St John Vianney RC Primary School
London, N15 3HD · Haringey · primary school
12th of 49 primary schools in Haringey we can score, 60 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 — 9.5/10 against 2,408 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
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 Vianney RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 27.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 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 manage the waitlist for new admissions given the current over-capacity status? What specific support structures are in place for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating while accommodating a pupil population that exceeds its physical capacity?
What Ofsted said about St John Vianney RC Primary School
Overview
Pupils receive an “exceptional education” at this school, which is judged as Outstanding across all categories. The institution delivers a “strikingly ambitious and rich curriculum” that fosters a deep love of learning and ensures high academic attainment for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is planned coherently with “high academic ambitions,” allowing pupils to build a “secure body of knowledge and skills” through logical sequencing and consolidation.
- Reading is an “absolute priority,” with a well-sequenced phonics programme that enables pupils to gain fluency quickly and engage with a “diverse and ambitious selection of novels.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” supported by a wide variety of enrichment activities, trips, and leadership roles that help pupils become “confident to take the initiative.”
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils described as “polite, courteous and confident” who show great care for one another and are “highly motivated to learn.”
- Leaders ensure all pupils are “known, nurtured and flourish,” creating a strong community where staff feel valued and parents consider the school a “home from home.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the average across the 14,239 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level average, 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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