The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
40%
+32.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 317
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 24.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Kim Clapham
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
15 Baltic Street West, London, EC1Y 0AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Cathedral School
Independent · 1.0km away
City of London School
Independent · 1.4km away
The Aldgate School
Primary · 1.6km away
David Game College
Independent · 1.8km away
City Lit
16 plus · 1.9km away
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
London Nautical School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is City of London Primary Academy, Islington's Ofsted rating?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend City of London Primary Academy, Islington?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington currently has 317 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does City of London Primary Academy, Islington take?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is City of London Primary Academy, Islington?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington is in London, EC1Y 0AE, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does City of London Primary Academy, Islington have a sixth form?
No, City of London Primary Academy, Islington does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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