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Rotherfield Primary School

Islington, N1 3EEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3212 of 13,686 nationally

About Rotherfield Primary School

Rotherfield Primary School sits within Islington’s primary landscape as a Good-rated state school for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, led by headteacher Nia Silverwood. In the local authority’s ranking of 39 primary schools, it places 17th, putting it just inside the top half. Its closest high-performing peers include Drayton Park Primary School, Gillespie Primary School and Winton Primary School, all of which score higher on the same KS2 expected benchmark metric. The school is oversubscribed: for 28 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 53 applications, with 21 first-preference offers made. That ratio of 1.89 applicants per place suggests solid local demand. Rotherfield also has nursery provision, making it a natural option for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Newington Green Primary School, 1.5 km away, which may be a useful comparison for parents weighing up their catchment options.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRotherfield Street, London, Islington, N1 3EE
HeadteacherNia Silverwood
Local AuthorityIslington
Number of Pupils302
Free School Meals (FSM)61.9%
School Capacity302 / 420 (72% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsGymnasiumDining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisDanceCricketGymnasticsFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingGardeningArt ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Rotherfield 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.