Thornhill Primary School
58%
Capacity
270
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Thornhill Primary School
A friendly community school in Barnsbury with a strong focus on music and the arts. Excellent progress for disadvantaged pupils.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Address | Thornhill Road, Islington, Islington, N1 1HX |
| Headteacher | Michael Edwards |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 270 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.4% |
| School Capacity | 270 / 468 (58% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
778th of 13,686
Nationally
192nd of 1,592
In London
6th of 39
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
85%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
209
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
68 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Thornhill Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Thornhill Road, Islington
Islington, N1 1HX
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
Opening Hours
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