Yerbury Primary School
London, N19 4RR · Islington · primary school
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7th 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 — 8.8/10 against 4,063 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yerbury Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the recorder club, Young Artists programme, choir, brass band, and school band, or take part in dance and swimming. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 453 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Young Artists programme?
What Ofsted said about Yerbury Primary School
Overview
Yerbury Primary School is described as a place where leaders, staff, and pupils live by the motto ‘Work hard, Play well, Learn lots, Have fun, Be kind’. The report states that leaders provide the ‘very best education for all pupils’ and that classrooms are ‘alive with purposeful learning’. Pupils are characterised as happy, safe, and extremely well prepared for the next stages in their education.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that is ‘well-sequenced’ and identifies what pupils must know, starting in the early years.
- Teachers’ use of assessment is ‘consistently strong’, ensuring pupils have regular opportunities to revise prior learning.
- The teaching of reading takes a ‘high priority’, with careful checks on phonics knowledge and books matching the sounds pupils know.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, helping them to ‘flourish’.
- Pupils behave ‘extremely well’, moving around school calmly and speaking politely, fostering a climate of ‘mutual respect’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being ‘tenacious in their pursuit of keeping pupils safe’ and staff knowing how to report concerns accurately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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
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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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