The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 257
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 32.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Miss Annabelle Kapoor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Arvon Road, Highbury, London, N5 1PJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Drayton Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Drayton Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Drayton Park Primary School?
Drayton Park Primary School currently has 257 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Drayton Park Primary School take?
Drayton Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Drayton Park Primary School?
Drayton Park Primary School is in London, N5 1PJ, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Drayton Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Drayton Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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