SchoolScoresHugh Myddelton Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Myddelton Street, London, EC1R 1YJ
020 7278 6075 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 June 2017.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
102 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
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 11th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 12th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 55% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 82 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th 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. | 94%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
53 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 | 13% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 101 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (58%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 225 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.7
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 20th highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 54.5% | 48.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 28th highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.1% | 18.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.3% | 40.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 6.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.8% | 18.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 23rd highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 16th highest of 38 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 68% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 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
- Moreland Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dallington School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Gower School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Christopher Hatton Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hanover Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- City of London Primary Academy, Islington 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George the Martyr CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hugh Myddelton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hugh Myddelton Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 June 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Hugh Myddelton 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 Hugh Myddelton Primary School?
94% of the 102 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Hugh Myddelton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hugh Myddelton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 101 families put Hugh Myddelton Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 59 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 131842.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.