City of London Primary Academy, Islington is a primary free school in London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, City of London Primary Academy, Islington has 76% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 317 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 40.0%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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At City of London Primary Academy, Islington, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
90% met the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths.
The teacher turnover rate at City of London Primary Academy, Islington is 40.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
City of London Primary Academy, Islington has 317 pupils on roll.
24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
City of London Primary Academy, Islington was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, City of London Primary Academy, Islington is overdue for reinspection.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While City of London Primary Academy, Islington's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
2093/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
325/mo
16% of total
Air Quality
Moderate
NO₂: 30 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 10
Bus Stops
27
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Barbican
0.3km away · 5 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 6 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Parent View
Would Recommend
92%
Child is Happy
84%
Child Feels Safe
82%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.