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Hungerford School

Islington, N7 9LFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
30%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#13,243
of 13,686 nationally

About Hungerford School

Hungerford School sits at the bottom of Islington’s primary school rankings, with just 30% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2. That is a long way behind the local authority average of 68%, and it places the school 39th out of 41 primaries in the borough. The gap is stark across individual subjects too: only 40% hit the expected level in reading and maths, and 45% in writing, compared with much higher LA norms. No child achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined, and just 5% managed it in reading or maths alone. These are tough numbers, and they reflect the challenges of a school where 58.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals — well above the national average. The school is small, with 169 pupils against a capacity of 420, and it has nursery provision for three-year-olds.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address249 Hungerford Road, London, Islington, N7 9LF
HeadteacherJo Stephens
Local AuthorityIslington
Number of Pupils169
Free School Meals (FSM)58.6%
School Capacity169 / 420 (40% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallSports HallICT SuiteForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingNetballDanceCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubScience ClubFilm ClubChessGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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