The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 38.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Ms Polly Shields (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Noel Road, Islington, London, N1 8BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCharterhouse Square School
Independent · 1.4km away
City of London School for Girls
Independent · 1.6km away
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Fashion Retail Academy
Miscellaneous · 1.8km away
City Junior School
Independent · 1.8km away
St Paul's Cathedral School
Independent · 2.1km away
Guildhouse School
Independent · 2.3km away
Christ Church CofE School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hanover Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hanover Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hanover Primary School?
Hanover Primary School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hanover Primary School take?
Hanover Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hanover Primary School?
Hanover Primary School is in London, N1 8BD, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hanover Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hanover Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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