The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 254
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 60.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Mr John Lane (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
55 Tollington Park, London, N4 3QW
Town setting
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The London Screen Academy
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Eleanor Palmer Primary School
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The Courtyard Islington
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Hungerford School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Mary Magdalene Academy
All-through · Grammar · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Christ The King Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ The King Catholic Primary School?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School currently has 254 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ The King Catholic Primary School take?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ The King Catholic Primary School?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is in London, N4 3QW, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ The King Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Christ The King Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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