The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 433
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Miss Clare Campbell (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
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Northolme Road, Highbury Park, London, N5 2UX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCanonbury Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
Independent · 1.4km away
Laycock Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The New North Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Thornhill Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Rotherfield Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joan of Arc RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joan of Arc RC Primary School?
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School currently has 433 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joan of Arc RC Primary School take?
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joan of Arc RC Primary School?
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School is in London, N5 2UX, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joan of Arc RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Joan of Arc RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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