St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
#1162 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#7735 of 15,697 nationally
About St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Islington local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 206 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 51.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1162nd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (40th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 206; capacity filled 98.1%.
There are 1547 schools in London; St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School ranks 839th 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%)62%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- 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%)25.7%
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 St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 206
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 25.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 62%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
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Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School a good school?
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 51.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1162 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 St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School rank in London?
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School ranks #1162 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #7735 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School?
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School had 206 students in 2025.
Is St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.