Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
66%
Capacity
298
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Islington community, welcoming children from age 0 to 11. The school has 298 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona MacCorquodale, it falls under Islington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9772nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 39 in Islington.
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 21 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.9/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre include Library, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Tennis, Rounders, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Islington, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 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 | 0 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 101 Whitecross Street, London, Islington, EC1Y 8JA |
| Headteacher | Fiona MacCorquodale |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 298 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.0% |
| School Capacity | 298 / 450 (66% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9772nd of 13,686
Nationally
1391st of 1,592
In London
31st of 39
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
54%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
101 Whitecross Street, London
Islington, EC1Y 8JA
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