Hungerford School
40%
Capacity
169
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Hungerford School
Hungerford School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Islington community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 169 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (40% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hungerford School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Stephens, it falls under Islington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13243rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 39 in Islington.
Hungerford School is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 11 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hungerford School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Dance, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Science Club, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 58.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Islington, Hungerford 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | 249 Hungerford Road, London, Islington, N7 9LF |
| Headteacher | Jo Stephens |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 169 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 58.6% |
| School Capacity | 169 / 420 (40% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (30%)
13243rd of 13,686
Nationally
1581st of 1,592
In London
39th of 39
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
30%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
30%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
33
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
249 Hungerford Road, London
Islington, N7 9LF
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