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City of London Primary Academy, Islington
15 Baltic Street West, London, EC1Y 0AE, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.7 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
317
Capacity
458
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, where 80% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, this school stands out for its academic excellence, ranking in the top 13% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 97.7 indicates a strong overall performance compared to other schools, though parent satisfaction is moderate at 71%. This combination of strong academic results and a positive inspection report makes it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 40% | Top 0% UK |
Parent View (129 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of subjects
78%
My child is happy
74%
My child feels safe
74%
Good range of extra-curricular
74%
School keeps me informed
74%
My child makes good progress
74%
School has high expectations
72%
Behaviour is good
71%
I'd recommend this school
71%
Progress is communicated
71%
School supports development
64%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other31.9%
White British21.5%
Mixed Other19.2%
Other8.5%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
White Irish1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.52316, -0.09600 · EC1Y 0AE
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is City of London Primary Academy, Islington rated by Ofsted?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2019.
Is City of London Primary Academy, Islington a good school?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington scores 97.7/100 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 City of London Primary Academy, Islington?
Based on 129 Ofsted Parent View responses, City of London Primary Academy, Islington receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
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