The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 67.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Trust
- LEARNING IN HARMONY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Ffion Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
32 Popham Road, Islington, London, N1 8SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Dallington School
Independent · 1.7km away
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Primary · 1.8km away
Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Independent · 2.0km away
Workers' Educational Association
16 plus · 2.0km away
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Primary · 2.0km away
The Lyceum
Independent · 2.1km away
Charterhouse Square School
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The New North Academy's Ofsted rating?
The New North Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The New North Academy?
The New North Academy currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The New North Academy take?
The New North Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The New North Academy?
The New North Academy is in London, N1 8SJ, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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