The New North Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 32 Popham Road Islington London N1 8SJ |
| Phone | 02077043900 |
| Reference Number | 137393 |
The New North Academy is performing well overall, rated as good in all areas assessed during the inspection. The school has made significant advancements since the last inspection, particularly in creating a caring and inclusive environment that promotes positive behavior and well-rounded personal development for pupils. Staff members are well-supported and trained to deliver a broad curriculum that emphasizes both academic success and personal growth, catering especially well for pupils with SEND. However, there are some concerns regarding early reading support, as a few pupils receive books that do not align well with their phonics abilities, suggesting a need for closer monitoring.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 169 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.25%
Girls: 46.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 67.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 56.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| 2 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 3 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 4 | 19 | 14 | 33 |
| 5 | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| 6 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 21.3% |
| White, Other | 15.4% |
| White, British | 8.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.1% |
| Irish | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Caribbean | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as New North Community School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy in a caring and inclusive environment.
- Strong emphasis on respect and tolerance in the school's values.
- Effective teaching and support for pupils with SEND.
- Curriculum is broad and celebrates diversity.
- Well-trained staff in teaching phonics and mathematics.
- Positive attitudes to learning among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some early readers are given books that are too challenging.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 99 |
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 | -1.8 | ||
| Maths | -2.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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