Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Islington 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 71 schools across Islington. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

31%

Outstanding rate

67.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

45.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Dallington School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Richard Cloudesley School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Samuel Rhodes MLD School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	New River College Medical Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	The Pears Family School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	The Bridge Integrated Learning Space Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	The Bridge School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
9.	Winton Primary School Primary	Outstanding	94	View school
10.	Gillespie Primary School Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
11.	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
12.	Hugh Myddelton Primary School Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
13.	City of London Primary Academy, Islington Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
14.	Yerbury Primary School Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
15.	Thornhill Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
16.	St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
17.	Newington Green Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
18.	Drayton Park Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
19.	Tufnell Park Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
20.	Highbury Fields School Secondary	Outstanding	82	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Islington?

There are 71 primary & secondary schools in Islington, of which 22 (31%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Islington?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Islington is Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Islington?

Primary and secondary school applications in Islington are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Islington council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Islington?

31% of primary & secondary schools in Islington are rated Outstanding and 58% are rated Good. 83.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.