St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
About St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School in Islington is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary that currently educates 235 pupils against a capacity of 259, leaving a modest number of unfilled places. The school’s intake is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 71.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure far above the national average and likely well above the Islington average for primary schools. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 65 applications for 29 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.24. Of those, 25 were first-preference applications, and all 25 received offers, suggesting that while the school is popular, it is not yet as fiercely competitive as some of its local peers. The school has a nursery provision, so families can join from age three.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2024Latest monitoring visit (24 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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