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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School

Islington, N1 0LBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#4,902
of 13,686 nationally

About St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School

St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Islington that serves a notably diverse intake. With 188 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is not full, but demand is high: for the 2025/26 primary phase, there were 48 applications for just 10 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.8 to one. Of those 48 applicants, only eight were first-preference offers, suggesting strong competition for places. The school's percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 65.4%, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the local demographic. As a mixed, non-selective primary for ages 4 to 11, its religious character as Church of England may appeal to families seeking a faith-based setting, though the data does not indicate any faith-based admissions criteria.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMatilda Street, Islington, London, Islington, N1 0LB
HeadteacherTonnie Read
Local AuthorityIslington
Number of Pupils188
Free School Meals (FSM)65.4%
School Capacity188 / 210 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsGymnasiumArt StudiosICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessScience ClubArt ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:30-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School

St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE 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.