The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 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
- 53%
- FSM
- 55.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Mr Fredrick Hall (Interim Head of School) Jenny Lewis (Interim Executive Headteacher) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Laycock Street, Upper Street, London, N1 1SW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe ArtsXchange
Free school · 1.7km away
Moreland Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
New Regent's College
Pupil referral unit · 1.9km away
Crusoe House School
Special school · 2.0km away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Capital City College
16 plus · 2.2km away
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Laycock Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Laycock Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Laycock Primary School?
Laycock Primary School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Laycock Primary School take?
Laycock Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Laycock Primary School?
Laycock Primary School is in London, N1 1SW, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Laycock Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Laycock Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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