Robert Blair School and Children's Centre
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 0-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brewery Road Islington London N7 9QJ |
| Phone | 02076074115 |
| Reference Number | 100422 |
Robert Blair School and Children’s Centre has maintained its effective performance since its previous inspection, with a strong emphasis on creating a supportive and safe environment for pupils. The school is commended for its ambitious curriculum tailored to meet the needs of its diverse student body, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils exhibit positive behavior and engagement in their learning, benefiting from a range of extracurricular opportunities that enhance their development and reinforce the idea that learning extends beyond the classroom.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 219 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.25%
Girls: 44.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 3 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 4 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 5 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 6 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 20.1% |
| African | 17.4% |
| White, Other | 14.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.5% |
| Caribbean | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 09 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- A diverse and supportive school community where pupils feel safe and listened to.
- High expectations and an ambitious curriculum tailored to individual needs.
- Effective early reading instruction with strong phonics support.
- Clear behavior expectations leading to positive pupil behavior.
- Strong extracurricular program that enhances learning experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment methods in some foundation subjects are underdeveloped.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -2.2 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 0.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 2 |
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