St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School
92%
Capacity
212
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Islington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 212 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 230 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nick Turpin, it falls under Islington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1433rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 39 in Islington.
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 23 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Dance, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Islington, St John's Upper Holloway CofE 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Pemberton Gardens, London, Islington, N19 5RR |
| Headteacher | Nick Turpin |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.2% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 230 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1433rd of 13,686
Nationally
349th of 1,592
In London
11th of 39
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
80%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed23
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pemberton Gardens, London
Islington, N19 5RR
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