The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 62% 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 302
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 61.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Mrs Nia Silverwood (Headteacher (Interim))
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
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Rotherfield Street, Islington, London, N1 3EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCity of London Primary Academy, Islington
Primary · 1.8km away
The Lyceum
Independent · 1.9km away
Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Independent · 1.9km away
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Primary · 1.9km away
Brick Lane School
Independent · 2.1km away
Charterhouse Square School
Independent · 2.1km away
City of London School for Girls
Independent · 2.2km away
Fashion Retail Academy
Miscellaneous · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rotherfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rotherfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rotherfield Primary School?
Rotherfield Primary School currently has 302 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rotherfield Primary School take?
Rotherfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rotherfield Primary School?
Rotherfield Primary School is in London, N1 3EE, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rotherfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rotherfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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