City of London Primary Academy, Islington
#380 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#2245 of 15,697 nationally
About City of London Primary Academy, Islington
City of London Primary Academy, Islington is a academy primary located in London, in the Islington local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 348 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 79.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 380th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (100th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 348; capacity filled 76%.
There are 1547 schools in London; City of London Primary Academy, Islington ranks 274th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)80%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)40%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)29.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for City of London Primary Academy, Islington by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 348
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 29.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 76%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 80%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 40%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
London · Local authority primary · Ages 0–11
270 students · 246 m away
Dallington School
United Kingdom · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
45 students · 351 m away
Charterhouse Square School
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
301 students · 368 m away
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
222 students · 385 m away
City of London School for Girls
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–18
794 students · 457 m away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
208 students · 472 m away
Moreland Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 0–11
469 students · 627 m away
Central Foundation Boys' School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,152 students · 740 m away
The Lyceum
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
126 students · 825 m away
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
502 students · 869 m away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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348 students
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Aldborough Primary School
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De Bohun Primary School
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347 students
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
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Rise Park Junior School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
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Frequently asked questions
Is City of London Primary Academy, Islington a good school?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington has a Success Index (England) of 79.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #380 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does City of London Primary Academy, Islington rank in London?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington ranks #380 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #2245 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend City of London Primary Academy, Islington?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington had 348 students in 2025.
Is City of London Primary Academy, Islington a primary school or a secondary school?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near City of London Primary Academy, Islington?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of City of London Primary Academy, Islington; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.