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City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Outstandinggraded 05/11/2019Ages 4–11317 pupilsFaithNone
City of London Primary Academy, Islington is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London, within the Islington local authority. The school has around 317 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/11/2019, City of London Primary Academy, Islington was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in London can view City of London Primary Academy, Islington's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 05/11/2019. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)76%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)24%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score108
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake29.6%
Free school meals29.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language41.1%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled76%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.4%
Attendance96.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence3.8%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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