Princess May Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Princess May Road London N16 8DF |
| Phone | 02072541589 |
| Reference Number | 100239 |
Princess May Primary School is performing well overall, with a rating of good across all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. Pupils demonstrate a strong enthusiasm for learning, feel safe and valued, and engage positively with their peers and teachers. The school's leadership prioritizes a rich curriculum and emphasizes reading from an early age, further fostering a strong academic environment. Students also benefit from a range of extracurricular activities that enhance their educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 210 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.19%
Girls: 53.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 63.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 2 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 3 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 4 | 16 | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 6 | 9 | 21 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 25.2% |
| White, Other | 22.9% |
| Caribbean | 8.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| White, British | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 4.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, safe and feel valued.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics instruction.
- High levels of pupil engagement and pride in their work.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Strong leadership prioritizing staff well-being and workload.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching sometimes does not revisit key knowledge effectively.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | ||
| Writing | 3.6 | ||
| Maths | 2.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 1 |
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