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GoodMixedLast inspected 09/05/2019

Robert Blair School and Children's Centre

Primary · Community school · Islington · N7 9QJ
Pupils
219
Capacity
251
FSM %
36.6%
EAL %
48%
KS2 R+W+M
44%
About this school

Robert Blair School and Children's Centre is a community school mixed primary school located in Islington, London (N7 9QJ). It has 219 pupils and a capacity of 251.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2019, Robert Blair School and Children's Centre was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 44% of pupils at Robert Blair School and Children's Centre met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well below the national average of approximately 65%. 4% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 55%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (36.6%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 48% speak English as an additional language. Islington is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

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.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)44%
National average ~65%3-year average: 55%
Higher Standard
4%
Reading
48%
Maths
64%
Writing
64%
Grammar & Punctuation
56%
English as Additional Language
48%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
40%
Girls
50%
Gender gap: 10.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
40%
Non-disadvantaged
47%
Gap
-29pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughIslington
PhasePrimary
TypeCommunity school
AddressBrewery Road, London, N7 9QJ
Telephone2076074115
URN100422
Area House Prices — Islington · 2024
Median price
£680k
Average price
£820k
Annual change
+1.3%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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Ofsted ratings updated monthly — if this school was recently inspected, run download_ofsted.py or check reports.ofsted.gov.uk directly.
KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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