Duncombe Primary School
#961 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#5998 of 15,697 nationally
About Duncombe Primary School
Duncombe Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Islington local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 378 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 59.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 961st of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 378; capacity filled 78.8%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Duncombe Primary School ranks 699th 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%)79%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- 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%)71.3%
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 Duncombe Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 378
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 71.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 78.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 79%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Duncombe Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Mark's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
231 students · 341 m away
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
641 students · 416 m away
Arts and Media School Islington
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
577 students · 537 m away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students · 600 m away
Ashmount Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
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Yerbury Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
453 students · 788 m away
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
206 students · 805 m away
Pooles Park Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
184 students · 814 m away
Whitehall Park School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students · 883 m away
Grafton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
435 students · 924 m away
Similar schools
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The Leys Primary School
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377 students
North Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Duncombe Primary School a good school?
Duncombe Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 59.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #961 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 Duncombe Primary School rank in London?
Duncombe Primary School ranks #961 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #5998 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Duncombe Primary School?
Duncombe Primary School had 378 students in 2025.
Is Duncombe Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Duncombe Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Duncombe Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Duncombe Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.