Rokesly Infant & Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hermiston Avenue Crouch End London N8 8NH |
| Reference Number | 102107 |
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School has successfully maintained the standards established during its last inspection, demonstrating effective action towards sustaining quality education. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils feel supported and valued, aligning with their motto, ‘every child matters in every way’. With strong leadership and positive relationships with families, the school exemplifies commitment to inclusivity, especially for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). While pupils generally achieve well and have a positive attitude towards their learning, the school faces some challenges in the consistency of its curriculum delivery, particularly in early reading and writing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 221 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.23%
Girls: 49.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 | 54 |
| 2 | 34 | 28 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43% |
| White, Other | 16.7% |
| White & Asian | 6.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.5% |
| African | 4.5% |
| Caribbean | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| Irish | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 01 May 2019 | Short inspection |
| 04 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 23 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- A nurturing and inclusive school environment
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Strong relationships with families and positive parental feedback
- Ambitious and logically sequenced curriculum in most subjects
- Effective early years education with strong routines
- Prioritization of reading and support for developing a positive reading culture
- Robust systems for monitoring attendance
- Staff feel valued and supported
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teaching early reading and writing
- Some subjects are underdeveloped, impacting pupil knowledge retention
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 50 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 44 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Rokesly Junior School
Rokesly Avenue, London, N8 8NH |
0 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Hornsey, London, N8 7BU |
0.28 miles |
|
Weston Park Primary School
Denton Road, Hornsey, London, N8 9WP |
0.35 miles |
|
Campsbourne Junior School
Nightingale Lane, London, N8 7AF |
0.52 miles |
|
Campsbourne Infant School
Nightingale Lane, London, N8 7AF |
0.52 miles |
|
Coleridge Primary School
Crouch End Hill, Hornsey, London, N8 8DN |
0.61 miles |
|
North Harringay Primary School
Falkland Road, Hornsey, London, N8 0NU |
0.63 miles |
|
St Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Albany Road, Stroud Green, London, N4 4RR |
0.67 miles |
|
Ashmount Primary School
Crouch Hill Park, 83 Crouch Hill, London, N8 9EG |
0.68 miles |
|
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Hornsey Rise, London, N19 3SF |
0.81 miles |
|
South Harringay Infant School
Pemberton Road, Haringey, London, N4 1BA |
0.81 miles |
|
South Harringay Junior School
Pemberton Rd, London, N4 1BA |
0.82 miles |
|
Alexandra Primary School
Western Road, London, N22 6UH |
0.86 miles |
|
Whitehall Park School
106 Hornsey Lane, London, N6 5EP |
0.96 miles |
|
St John Vianney RC Primary School
Stanley Road, Tottenham, London, N15 3HD |
0.99 miles |
|
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Bradley Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7SZ |
1 miles |
|
Muswell Hill Primary School
Muswell Hill, London, N10 3ST |
1.03 miles |
|
Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Woodlands Park Road, London, N15 3SD |
1.05 miles |
|
Lift Noel Park
Gladstone Avenue, Wood Green, London, N22 6LH |
1.1 miles |
|
Stroud Green Primary School
Woodstock Road, London, N4 3EX |
1.11 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hornsey School for Girls
Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF |
0.22 miles |
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Greig City Academy
High Street, Hornsey, Haringey, London, N8 7NU |
0.31 miles |
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Kestrel House School
104 Crouch Hill, Crouch End, London, London, N8 9EA |
0.47 miles |
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Highgate Wood Secondary School
Montenotte Road, London, N8 8RN |
0.59 miles |
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Heartlands High School
Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7ST |
1.01 miles |
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Unique Children's School
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1.12 miles |
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1.12 miles |
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1.13 miles |
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1.13 miles |
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1.15 miles |
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1.23 miles |
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St Aloysius' College
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1.23 miles |
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Greek Secondary School of London
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1.27 miles |
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Park View School
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1.28 miles |
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Skinners' Academy
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1.33 miles |
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The Harington Scheme Ltd
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1.36 miles |
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Channing School
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1.38 miles |
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Highgate School
|
1.48 miles |
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Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School
Woodberry Down Centre, Woodberry Down, London, N4 2SH |
1.48 miles |
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1.49 miles |