St Mary's CofE Primary School
London, N1 2EP · Islington · primary school
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32nd 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 — 3.9/10 against 677 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| 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 Mary's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 171 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as “friendly, confident and polite.” Leaders have raised expectations, resulting in a curriculum that is “ambitious” and well-structured, particularly in the early years and computing. The school fosters a supportive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, with strong community links enhancing their learning experiences.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and safe,” with bullying “never tolerated” and incidents dealt with swiftly.
- The curriculum is “sequenced... in a logical way,” helping pupils develop a “secure body of knowledge” in most subjects.
- Reading is a high priority; staff build phonics understanding skilfully and provide “bespoke support” for those falling behind.
- Leaders identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) accurately and adapt learning so they can succeed.
- The governing body is “ambitious for its future” and effectively supports and challenges leaders.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not always check pupils’ understanding effectively, meaning some misconceptions are not addressed in a timely way.
- Some subject leaders are new to their roles and lack sufficient training to fully oversee curriculum development and monitoring.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders responding promptly to concerns while working with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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