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Duncombe Primary School

Islington, N19 4JAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#918 of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSussex Way, London, Islington, N19 4JA
HeadteacherMartha Braithwaite
Local AuthorityIslington
Number of Pupils438
Free School Meals (FSM)61.8%
School Capacity438 / 480 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallSports HallSensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketFootballSwimmingCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubDramaEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

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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Duncombe Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.