Christ The King Catholic Primary School
56%
Capacity
254
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Islington community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 254 pupils on roll, operating at 56% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ The King Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher John Lane, it falls under Islington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8167th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 39 in Islington.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 24 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 62% recommending the school (13 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ The King Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Gardening, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 60.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Islington, Christ The King Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 55 Tollington Park, London, Islington, N4 3QW |
| Headteacher | John Lane |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 254 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 60.1% |
| School Capacity | 254 / 451 (56% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8167th of 13,686
Nationally
1281st of 1,592
In London
28th of 39
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
13 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christ The King Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
55 Tollington Park, London
Islington, N4 3QW
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