Yerbury Primary School

About Yerbury Primary School

Yerbury Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 246 applications for just 60 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 4.1. Of those applicants, 100 put Yerbury as their first preference, and 54 of those families were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation on the ground, and it’s consistent with the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, which rated it Outstanding across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The previous inspection, back in 2009, also rated the school Outstanding overall, so this is a school that has sustained a very high standard over time. For parents weighing up their options, the combination of sustained Ofsted excellence and heavy oversubscription is a clear signal that this is a school in high demand.

Academically, Yerbury performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 83% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Islington local authority average of 68%. That puts Yerbury 9th out of 39 primary schools in the borough, comfortably in the top 10. Looking at individual subjects, 92% met the expected standard in maths and 90% in reading, while 86% did so in writing. At the higher standard, 19% of pupils achieved the top marks across all three subjects, with maths particularly strong — 56% of pupils scored at the higher level, and the average maths score was 109. Reading and writing also saw solid higher-level results, at 47% and 24% respectively. Nationally, Yerbury ranks in the top 7% of primary schools for combined expected standard, which puts it in strong company. There’s no Progress 8 data available for primary schools, but the attainment figures alone paint a picture of a school where most children are meeting or exceeding expectations.

The school itself is a three-form entry primary with a nursery, and it’s housed in a building that includes a chapel, a sensory room, art studios, an ICT suite and a library. Sports provision is broad, with football, cricket, swimming, athletics, tennis, dance and gymnastics all on offer, and clubs include drama, eco club and gardening. For children with additional needs, Yerbury has identified provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, social and emotional mental health needs, and other difficulties or disabilities. With 15.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a reasonably diverse intake. The headteacher is Cassie Moss, and the school is non-religious. For families in Islington who want a high-performing, oversubscribed primary with strong academic outcomes and a wide range of activities, Yerbury is a serious contender — though getting a place will require a first-preference application and a bit of luck.

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