Question 1

Is Highbury Quadrant Primary School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Highbury Quadrant Primary School currently holds a Requires Improvement rating from its June 2023 Ofsted inspection. The school demonstrates particular strengths in pastoral care, inclusion, and creating a happy, harmonious environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Since the inspection, the school has focused on Key Stage 1 and phonics improvement. Because refreshed profile metrics do not provide a safe updated Key Stage 2 percentage set, families should read academic claims alongside the latest school-published data.

Question 2

How do I apply to Highbury Quadrant Primary School?

Accepted Answer

Applications to Highbury Quadrant Primary School are managed through Islington Council's coordinated admissions process. For September 2027 Reception entry, complete the Islington Common Application Form by 15 January 2027, with offers made on 16 April 2027. You can apply online through the Islington Council website or request a paper form. The school is oversubscribed, receiving approximately 2.71 applications per place in recent years.

Question 3

What age range does Highbury Quadrant Primary School serve?

Accepted Answer

Highbury Quadrant Primary School serves children from age 2 to 11. The school offers nursery provision for two-year-olds, making it one of the Islington primary schools providing free early learning for this youngest age group. Pupils then progress through Reception and Years 1–6, with most children leaving at the end of Year 6 to transfer to secondary school.

Question 4

What is the school's approach to special educational needs?

Accepted Answer

Highbury Quadrant Primary School is committed to inclusive education and the Islington SEND Parents Charter. Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities learn within the mainstream setting and access the full, ambitious curriculum alongside their peers, with tailored support provided where needed. The school has demonstrated particular success with SEND interventions in phonics, showing consistent improvement over time.

Question 5

What are the school's core values?

Accepted Answer

Highbury Quadrant Primary School is built on five core principles: respecting and listening to one another, empowering everyone to achieve their potential, providing a challenging and creative learning environment, encouraging responsibility for one's own actions, and supporting every child's unique learning journey. Three key concepts—respect, success, and positivism—play a crucial role in daily school life.

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