The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 487
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Ms Sarah Gill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Myddelton Street, London, EC1R 1YJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 906m away
Charterhouse Square School
Independent · 963m away
City Junior School
Independent · 1.1km away
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Primary · 1.1km away
City of London School for Girls
Independent · 1.2km away
Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury
Independent · 1.6km away
Guildhouse School
Independent · 1.6km away
Fashion Retail Academy
Miscellaneous · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hugh Myddelton Primary School a selective school?
No. Hugh Myddelton Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hugh Myddelton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hugh Myddelton Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hugh Myddelton Primary School?
Hugh Myddelton Primary School currently has 487 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hugh Myddelton Primary School take?
Hugh Myddelton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hugh Myddelton Primary School?
Hugh Myddelton Primary School is in London, EC1R 1YJ, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hugh Myddelton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hugh Myddelton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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