St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
91%
Capacity
235
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Islington community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 235 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 259 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephanie Maker, it falls under Islington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6654th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 39 in Islington.
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 29 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Tennis, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Book Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 71.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Islington, St John Evangelist Catholic 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 | Duncan Street, London, Islington, N1 8BL |
| Headteacher | Stephanie Maker |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 235 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 71.1% |
| School Capacity | 235 / 259 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6654th of 13,686
Nationally
1126th of 1,592
In London
26th of 39
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
63%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Duncan Street, London
Islington, N1 8BL
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