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Duncombe Primary School
Sussex Way, Islington, London, N19 4JA, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.2 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
438
Capacity
480
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting 79% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 15% nationally. The school also has a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it outperforms 81% of schools in the area, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, only 8% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African29.9%
White Other12.6%
Other12.1%
White British10.7%
Mixed Other9.4%
Asian Bangladeshi8.9%
Black Caribbean6.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Location
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51.56692, -0.12366 · N19 4JA
School details
Local authorityIslington
RegionLondon
URN100403
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.duncombeprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Duncombe Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Duncombe Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is Duncombe Primary School a good school?
Duncombe Primary School scores 81.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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