The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 0–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 298
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 40%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Miss Fiona MacCorquodale (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
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
101 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8JA
Town setting
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The Aldgate School
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David Game College
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
London Nautical School
Secondary · 2.0km away
London Nautical, City of London Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre?
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre currently has 298 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre take?
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre caters for pupils aged 0 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre?
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre is in London, EC1Y 8JA, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre have a sixth form?
No, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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