SchoolScoresSt Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Northolme Road, Highbury Park, London, N5 2UX
020 7226 3920 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 2014.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
170 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 2nd highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 52 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 86% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 55% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 118 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Islington. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 81% | 76% |
| 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
48 pupils in this year group.
71% — 4 points above the Islington average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Islington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 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. | 109 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 41 |
| Of those, offered a place | 38 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 181 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.7
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.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Islington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 35th highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.5% | 48.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 18.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 47.8% | 40.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 6.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 18.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 70% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.3 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 39 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 84% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 29th highest of 38 state primary schools in Islington. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 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 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gillespie Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Drayton Park Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Betty Layward Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grasmere Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkwood Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newington Green Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pakeman Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yeshuos Moshe School 0.8 miles · Independent
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Joan of Arc RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Joan of Arc RC Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Joan of Arc RC Primary School?
96% of the 170 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Joan of Arc RC Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Joan of Arc RC Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 41 families put St Joan of Arc RC Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 38 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 100449.
- 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.