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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Islington, EC1Y 8JAPrimaryAges 0–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#9,772
of 13,686 nationally

About Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Parents considering Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre will find a school that is genuinely popular with local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 49 applications for just 21 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.33. All 21 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while the school is in demand, it is not impossible to get into for those who prioritise it. The school is a state primary for children aged 0 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Fiona MacCorquodale. It serves a diverse community in Islington, with 40% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. The school has a capacity of 450 but currently has 298 pupils on roll, meaning there is room to grow.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range0 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address101 Whitecross Street, London, Islington, EC1Y 8JA
HeadteacherFiona MacCorquodale
Local AuthorityIslington
Number of Pupils298
Free School Meals (FSM)40.0%
School Capacity298 / 450 (66% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 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, 19 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryMusic RoomsGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballGymnasticsTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: priorweston.islington.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.