The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% 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
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 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
- 235
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 71.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Mrs Stephanie Maker (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
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Duncan Street, Islington High Street, London, N1 8BL
Town setting
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
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City Junior School
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City of London School for Girls
Independent · 1.8km away
The Lyceum
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Questions parents ask
What is St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School take?
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is in London, N1 8BL, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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