St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
103%
Capacity
433
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Islington community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 433 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joan of Arc RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Campbell, it falls under Islington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5492nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 39 in Islington.
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 160 applications for 59 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.8/5 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 St Joan of Arc RC Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Sensory Room, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Cricket, Tennis, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Science Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Islington, St Joan of Arc RC Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Northolme Road, London, Islington, N5 2UX |
| Headteacher | Clare Campbell |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 433 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.2% |
| School Capacity | 433 / 420 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 1 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5492nd of 13,686
Nationally
972nd of 1,592
In London
24th of 39
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
67%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
160
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Northolme Road, London
Islington, N5 2UX
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