Islington primary schools achieve exceptional results, with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 27% achieve the higher standard, more than three times the England average of 8%. St Mary Magdalene Academy, Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre, and Gillespie Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 95% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 82%. With 47 schools serving Islington, families in Highbury, Canonbury, Barnsbury, and Holloway have extensive choice, and most find places within 0.3 miles for oversubscribed schools. Use the map view to explore last distance offered and see which schools serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #33 | St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Yerbury Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #21 | Hargrave Park Primary School | State | Primary | 0-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #32 | Whitehall Park School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37 | Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | State | Primary | 0-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Thornhill Primary School, London | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #24 | Hanover Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #30 | St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #39 | The New North Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #40 | Laycock Primary School, London | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | The Gower School | Independent | Primary | 0-11 years | Mixed | None | 9.4/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | William Tyndale Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.5/10Excellent |
| #23 | Canonbury Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
| N/A | St Paul's Waldorf School | Independent | Primary | 3-14 years | Mixed | None | - |
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Independent • Primary • 3-14 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Hugh Myddelton Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #18 | City of London Primary Academy, Islington | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #19 | St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, London | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #20 | St Luke's CofE Primary School, Radnor Street | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #36 | Moreland Primary School | State | Primary | 0-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Dallington School | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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Independent • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | Ashmount Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre | State | Primary | 0-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #38 | Christ The King Catholic Primary School, London | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8/10Excellent |
| #41 | Pooles Park Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 2.7/10Rebuilding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Gillespie Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #4 | Drayton Park Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #5 | St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #14 | St Joan of Arc RC Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| N/A | London Scandinavian School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Highgate | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Mary Magdalene Academy | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | 9.7/10Elite |
| #12 | Grafton Primary School, London | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.7/10Excellent |
| #15 | Duncombe Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #26 | Pakeman Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #28 | St Mark's CofE Primary School, London | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #31 | Robert Blair School and Children's Centre | State | Primary | 0-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #34 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, London | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #35 | Hungerford School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Rotherfield Primary School, London | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #25 | St Mary's CofE Primary School, Fowler Road | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | The Children's House School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | - |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | Vittoria Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | The Pears Family School | State | All-through | 5-14 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Winton Primary School, London | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Newington Green Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Tufnell Park Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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