Duncombe Primary School
About Duncombe Primary School
Duncombe Primary School in Islington is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and its intake tells a clear story about the community it serves. With 438 pupils on roll against a capacity of 480, the school is running close to full but not yet oversubscribed in terms of total places. However, the demand is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 91 applications for just 40 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.28. Notably, 32 of those applications were first-preference choices, and exactly 32 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put Duncombe first got a place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 61.8%, which is significantly higher than the national average and reflects the school’s role in a diverse, inner-London catchment. This is a school that draws heavily from its local area and serves a population with above-average levels of disadvantage, something that shapes both its priorities and its results.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2023Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:00-08:45
Source: duncombeprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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