Gillespie Primary School is a community school mixed primary school located in Islington, London (N5 1LH). It has 208 pupils and a capacity of 236.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023, Gillespie Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 89% of pupils at Gillespie Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 26% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 87%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: a proportion of pupils (13%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 22% speak English as an additional language. Islington is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.