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Pakeman Primary School

Islington, N7 6DUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#5,524
of 13,686 nationally

About Pakeman Primary School

Pakeman Primary School in Islington is a mixed state primary for ages 2 to 11, currently home to 327 pupils against a capacity of 349 — so it’s running close to full but not quite at the limit. The school serves a notably diverse intake: 57.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and reflects the local community it draws from. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 84 applications for 45 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.87. Of those, 30 were first-preference offers, meaning exactly two-thirds of applicants who put Pakeman first got a place. That level of competition suggests the school is a popular choice among local families, even though it isn’t the highest-ranked primary in the borough. Headteacher Emma Bonnin leads a school that clearly has a waiting list, so parents should be prepared to apply early.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHornsey Road, London, Islington, N7 6DU
HeadteacherEmma Bonnin
Local AuthorityIslington
Number of Pupils327
Free School Meals (FSM)57.5%
School Capacity327 / 349 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Jan 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsForest SchoolICT SuiteArt StudiosSports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketGymnasticsDanceSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingDramaEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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