The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 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 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 0–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 36.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Ms Sara Liney (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: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Brewery Road, Islington, London, N7 9QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWinton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Edith Neville Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Gower School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Argyle Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Secondary · 1.8km away
Capital City College
16 plus · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Robert Blair School and Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?
Robert Blair School and Children's Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Robert Blair School and Children's Centre?
Robert Blair School and Children's Centre currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Robert Blair School and Children's Centre take?
Robert Blair School and Children's Centre caters for pupils aged 0 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Robert Blair School and Children's Centre?
Robert Blair School and Children's Centre is in London, N7 9QJ, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Robert Blair School and Children's Centre have a sixth form?
No, Robert Blair 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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