SchoolScoresGillespie Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LH
020 7226 6840 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 7 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
133 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Islington comparisons use the 20 of its 39 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Islington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 7th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 55% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 85 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Islington figures pool parents at the Islington schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
89% — 22 points above the Islington average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Islington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 89% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 26% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 93% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 96% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 112 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Islington. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 57 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (53%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 237 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.2 · 2025: 1.9 · 2026: 1.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Islington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 39th highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 48.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 23rd highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 18.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.0% | 40.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 6.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 18.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.7 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 38 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 81% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.6% | 20.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joan of Arc RC Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkwood Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pakeman Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pooles Park Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2022, before conversion)
- Drayton Park Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Betty Layward Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stroud Green Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yeshuos Moshe School 0.7 miles · Independent
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gillespie Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gillespie Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 November 2023.
How did Gillespie Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Gillespie Primary School?
96% of the 133 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Gillespie Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Gillespie Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 57 families put Gillespie Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 100405.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.