Hargrave Park Primary School
88%
Capacity
341
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Hargrave Park Primary School
Hargrave Park Primary School in Islington is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 0 to 11, currently home to 341 pupils against a capacity of 388. That leaves some physical headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 87 applications for just 34 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.56 to one. Of those, 26 were first-preference applications, and exactly 26 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put it top got a spot. The pupil body is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms, with 53.7% of children eligible for free school meals — well above the national average and a strong indicator of the community it serves. The school also offers nursery provision, and its headteacher is Lisa Horton.
Academically, Hargrave Park performs solidly within Islington. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the local authority average of 68%. Individual subject scores were strong: 92% met expectations in maths, and 81% did so in both reading and writing. At the higher standard, 11% achieved across all three subjects, with maths leading at 28%. Average scaled scores sat at 106 for both reading and maths. The school ranks 18th out of 39 primaries in Islington on the KS2 combined measure, placing it in the top half of the borough. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school retained its overall Good rating, with personal development judged Outstanding — the only category to reach that level.
The school’s facilities are broad for a primary, including a gymnasium, sensory room, art studios, library, forest school, playing fields and an ICT suite. Sports on offer include netball, cross country, football and cricket, while clubs cover drama, science and choir. SEND provision is extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language challenges, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. With a Good Ofsted rating, strong local demand and above-average KS2 results, Hargrave Park suits families looking for a well-resourced, inclusive community school in Islington that serves a diverse intake and offers genuine nursery-to-Year-6 continuity.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 0 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 51 Bredgar Road, Archway, London, Islington, N19 5BS |
| Headteacher | Lisa Horton |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 341 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.7% |
| School Capacity | 341 / 388 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3673rd of 13,686
Nationally
737th of 1,592
In London
18th of 39
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
87
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Mixed22.8%
- White British20.5%
- White (other)16.4%
- Asian7.1%
- Black2.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
25
Total schools
22
Oversubscribed
16
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hargrave Park Primary School
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Contact Information
51 Bredgar Road, Archway, London
Islington, N19 5BS
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