Newington Green Primary School
102%
Capacity
459
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Newington Green Primary School
Newington Green Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Islington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 459 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Mairead McDonnell, it falls under Islington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3697th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 39 in Islington.
Newington Green Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 168 applications for 60 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 67 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 Newington Green Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Athletics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Drama, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Islington, Newington Green 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Auriga Mews, London, Islington, N1 4ND |
| Headteacher | Mairead McDonnell |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 459 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.2% |
| School Capacity | 459 / 450 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3697th of 13,686
Nationally
740th of 1,592
In London
19th of 39
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
71%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
168
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
67 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Auriga Mews, London
Islington, N1 4ND
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