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.

Islington has 71 primary & secondary schools, of which 22 (31%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 41 rated Good — 89% of primary & secondary schools in Islington are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Islington follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

71
Total schools
22
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.