The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 49.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Mr Nick Turpin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pemberton Gardens, Upper Holloway, London, N19 5RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTorriano Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hungerford School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Bridge School
Academy · 1.7km away
Brecknock Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
College Francais Bilingue De Londres
Independent · 1.7km away
La Petite Ecole Bilingue
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School?
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School take?
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School?
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School is in London, N19 5RR, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Upper Holloway 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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