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GoodMixedLast inspected 02/07/2014

St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Islington · N5 2UX
Pupils
433
Capacity
420
FSM %
29.2%
EAL %
60%
KS2 R+W+M
71%
About this school

St Joan of Arc RC Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Islington, London (N5 2UX). The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 433 pupils and a capacity of 420.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2014, St Joan of Arc RC Primary School 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, 71% of pupils at St Joan of Arc RC Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — above the national average of approximately 65%. 19% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 72%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (29.2%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 60% 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)71%
National average ~65%3-year average: 72%
Higher Standard
19%
Reading
81%
Maths
83%
Writing
75%
Grammar & Punctuation
73%
English as Additional Language
60%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
77%
Girls
59%
Gender gap: 18.0 percentage points — boys 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)
61%
Non-disadvantaged
77%
Gap
-8pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughIslington
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterRoman Catholic
AddressNortholme Road, London, N5 2UX
Telephone2072263920
URN100449
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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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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