City of London Primary Academy, Islington
69%
Capacity
317
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About City of London Primary Academy, Islington
City of London Primary Academy, Islington is a state-funded None primary school serving the Islington community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 317 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity.
the school is led by headteacher Kim Clapham, it falls under Islington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2399th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 39 in Islington.
City of London Primary Academy, Islington is a popular choice with families — it received 137 applications for 58 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
City of London Primary Academy, Islington parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 71% recommending the school (129 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at City of London Primary Academy, Islington include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Islington, City of London Primary Academy, Islington 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 15 Baltic Street West, London, Islington, EC1Y 0AE |
| Headteacher | Kim Clapham |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 317 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.6% |
| School Capacity | 317 / 458 (69% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2399th of 13,686
Nationally
527th of 1,592
In London
15th of 39
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
129 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
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
137
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
15 Baltic Street West, London
Islington, EC1Y 0AE
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