The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 65.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Mrs Tonnie Read (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2022 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Matilda Street, Islington, London, N1 0LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThomas Coram Centre
Nursery · 1.5km away
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Dallington School
Independent · 1.8km away
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Special school · 1.8km away
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School?
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School take?
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School?
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School is in London, N1 0LB, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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