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GoodMixedLast inspected 08/02/2012

St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Islington · N19 5RR
Pupils
212
Capacity
230
FSM %
49.2%
EAL %
19%
KS2 R+W+M
58%
About this school

St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Islington, London (N19 5RR). The school has a Church of England religious character. It has 212 pupils and a capacity of 230.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in August 2012, St John's Upper Holloway CofE 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, 58% of pupils at St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — below the national average of approximately 65%. 8% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 63%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (49.2%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 19% 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)58%
National average ~65%3-year average: 63%
Higher Standard
8%
Reading
81%
Maths
77%
Writing
62%
Grammar & Punctuation
69%
English as Additional Language
19%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
46%
Girls
69%
Gender gap: 23.0 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)
56%
Non-disadvantaged
63%
Gap
-13pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughIslington
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterChurch of England
AddressPemberton Gardens, London, N19 5RR
Telephone2072722780
URN100439
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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