Whitehall Park School
London, N6 5EP · Islington · primary school
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29th 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 — 4.9/10 against 1,292 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitehall Park School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 12.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access fencing, street dance, Zumba, capoeira, circus skills, cooking, chess, STEAM, football, gymnastics, music, foreign languages, textile creations, arts and craft, and clay modelling. There are art trips to Italy and a residential trip to Florence. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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 bridge the gap between the current results and the national median? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the residential trips to Florence organised for families?
What Ofsted said about Whitehall Park School
Overview
Whitehall Park School continues to be a good school, where leaders maintain high expectations and pupils achieve well overall. The report highlights that pupils are happy, feel safe, and benefit from a curriculum designed to help them make strong connections between subjects. While most teaching is effective, there are specific areas where curriculum planning requires refinement to ensure consistent knowledge acquisition.
Strengths
- Pupils are taught to recognise different types of bullying and know how to report concerns, contributing to a safe environment where they "feel safe".
- In most subjects, leaders have "sequenced this knowledge effectively" and assess understanding before moving on, ensuring information remains in pupils’ long-term memory.
- Teachers are trained in phonics, and pupils who struggle with early reading receive extra help, helping them gain "confidence and fluency in reading".
- Leaders work closely with professionals to provide tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they can access the same curriculum content.
- Trust leaders provide effective support, ensuring that "demands on staff workload are manageable" and staff well-being is prioritised.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified or sequenced important subject knowledge from the early years well enough, resulting in gaps in pupils’ subject knowledge.
- Leaders must ensure that important subject-specific knowledge is identified and sequenced thoroughly in all subjects to address these inconsistencies.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring all necessary checks are completed, staff receive up-to-date training, and concerns are dealt with swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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