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The New North Academy
32 Popham Road, Islington, London, N1 8SJ, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.9 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
169
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
54%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, especially with 47% of pupils achieving the expected level in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 86% nationally. However, only 3% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. The school serves a small community of 169 pupils, which may foster a more personalized learning environment.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African21.3%
Asian Bangladeshi20.1%
White Other15.4%
Other8.9%
White British8.9%
Mixed Other7.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
White Irish4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Black Caribbean2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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51.53970, -0.09495 · N1 8SJ
School details
Local authorityIslington
RegionLondon
URN137393
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.newnorthacademy.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The New North Academy rated by Ofsted?
The New North Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2021.
Is The New North Academy a good school?
The New North Academy scores 16.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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