The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 438
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 61.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Ms Martha Braithwaite (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sussex Way, Islington, London, N19 4JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTufnell Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lift Beacon High
Secondary · 1.5km away
Acland Burghley School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Torriano Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Hungerford School
Primary · 2.0km away
The Bridge School
Academy · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Duncombe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Duncombe Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Duncombe Primary School?
Duncombe Primary School currently has 438 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Duncombe Primary School take?
Duncombe Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Duncombe Primary School?
Duncombe Primary School is in London, N19 4JA, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Duncombe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Duncombe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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