The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Mr Mark Owen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSamuel Rhodes MLD School
Special school · 1.2km away
The Courtyard Islington
Free school · 1.4km away
London Scandinavian School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Mary Magdalene Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.6km away
New River College Secondary
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Canonbury Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Laycock Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gillespie Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gillespie Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gillespie Primary School?
Gillespie Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gillespie Primary School take?
Gillespie Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gillespie Primary School?
Gillespie Primary School is in London, N5 1LH, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gillespie Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gillespie Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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