The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 461
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 42.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Mr Andrew Turnock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Eburne Road, Holloway, London, N7 6AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrecknock Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary Magdalene Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.5km away
New River College Secondary
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
The Courtyard Islington
Free school · 1.5km away
Robert Blair School and Children's Centre
Primary · 1.6km away
London Scandinavian School
Independent · 1.7km away
The Camden School for Girls
Secondary · 1.8km away
Laycock Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grafton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grafton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grafton Primary School?
Grafton Primary School currently has 461 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grafton Primary School take?
Grafton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grafton Primary School?
Grafton Primary School is in London, N7 6AR, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grafton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grafton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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