St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
92%
Capacity
220
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Islington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 220 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tracey Peters, it falls under Islington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 695th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 39 in Islington.
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 30 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Islington, St Peter and St Paul 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Compton Street, Islington, London, Islington, EC1V 0EU |
| Headteacher | Tracey Peters |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 220 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.8% |
| School Capacity | 220 / 240 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
695th of 13,686
Nationally
165th of 1,592
In London
5th of 39
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
97%
'23/24
86%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Compton Street, Islington, London
Islington, EC1V 0EU
Compton Street, Islington, London
Islington, EC1V 0EU
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