St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
London, EC1V 0EU · Islington · primary school
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13th 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 — 9.4/10 against 898 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club and Chess Club, learn an instrument, and visit the LSO. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What are the specific entry criteria for the current academic year? How is the breakfast club structured for early arrivals?
What Ofsted said about St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders encourage pupils to develop a “life-long love of learning” and where the environment feels like a “family.” Inspectors found that the curriculum is “broad and balanced” and “ambitious for all pupils,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are “fully included in the life of the school.”
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that is “broad and balanced” and “ambitious for all pupils.”
- The approach to reading is “well organised,” with regular sessions that help pupils build “fluency and confidence” and a “love of books.”
- Pupils behave “sensibly” and are “safe,” with teachers addressing issues quickly and fairly.
- Leaders identify pupils with SEND “quickly” and provide tailored support, including regular staff training.
- The personal development curriculum is “carefully planned” to cover a “broad range of topics,” including safety and conflict resolution.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not “isolated and sequenced the key knowledge” sufficiently, meaning pupils do not build knowledge “systematically.”
- Leaders’ and teachers’ subject knowledge is “not as strong as it could be” in a few subjects, affecting the effectiveness of teaching.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with clear policies, prompt reporting of concerns, and close work with external partners.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 97% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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