City of London Primary Academy, Islington
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 15 Baltic Street West London EC1Y 0AE |
| Phone | 02075040556 |
| Reference Number | 143020 |
City of London Primary Academy is performing exceptionally well across all areas of education, with an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding. The school, which is part of the City of London Academies Trust and was opened in September 2017, has not been previously inspected. The headteacher and her team maintain high aspirations for all pupils, ensuring that they receive not only a rigorous academic education, but also a strong emphasis on personal development. Pupils enjoy and engage with their learning, benefitting from well-planned activities and a strong support system from staff.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 317 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.74%
Girls: 48.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 21 | 49 |
| 2 | 37 | 19 | 56 |
| 3 | 23 | 26 | 49 |
| 4 | 23 | 27 | 50 |
| 5 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 6 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 31.9% |
| White, British | 21.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 19.2% |
| African | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Caribbean | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Irish | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 05 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education across all subjects
- High standards of pupil behaviour and attitudes
- Strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
- Outstanding opportunities for personal development
- Collaborative leadership that involves all staff in educational discussions
- Parents appreciate the supportive relationship between staff and pupils
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 40% |
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 | 112 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 39 | 19 |
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