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Drayton Park Primary School
Arvon Road, Highbury, London, N5 1PJ, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.4 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
257
Capacity
311
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school boasts 85% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 7% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community feel. While the proportion of students achieving a higher standard is lower at 18%, the overall performance and positive feedback suggest a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 11 May 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 85% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (81 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
91%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British20.2%
White Other19.1%
Mixed Other9.7%
Asian Bangladeshi9.7%
Mixed W+Asian8.9%
Other8.6%
Black African7.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.4%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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51.55155, -0.10573 · N5 1PJ
School details
Local authorityIslington
RegionLondon
URN100402
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Drayton Park Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Drayton Park Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 May 2016.
Is Drayton Park Primary School a good school?
Drayton Park Primary School scores 98.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Drayton Park Primary School?
Based on 81 Ofsted Parent View responses, Drayton Park Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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