Laycock Primary School

About Laycock Primary School

Laycock Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Islington community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 235 pupils on roll, operating at 53% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Laycock Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fredrick Hall (Interim Head of School) Jenny Lewis (Interim Executive Headteacher), it falls under Islington local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11507th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 39 in Islington.

Laycock Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Laycock Primary School include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Football, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Film Club, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Islington, Laycock Primary 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.

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