The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 327
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 57.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Miss Emma Bonnin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hornsey Road, Holloway, London, N7 6DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
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St Mary Magdalene Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
New River College Secondary
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
The Bridge School
Academy · 1.5km away
London Scandinavian School
Independent · 1.5km away
Brecknock Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Robert Blair School and Children's Centre
Primary · 1.7km away
Laycock Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pakeman Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pakeman Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pakeman Primary School?
Pakeman Primary School currently has 327 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pakeman Primary School take?
Pakeman Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pakeman Primary School?
Pakeman Primary School is in London, N7 6DU, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pakeman Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pakeman Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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