Best Primary Schools in Islington 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 40 schools across Islington. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

23%

Outstanding rate

67.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

45.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Gillespie Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
🥈	City of London Primary Academy, Islington Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥉	Hugh Myddelton Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
4.	William Tyndale Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
5.	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
6.	Drayton Park Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
7.	Yerbury Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
8.	Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
9.	Duncombe Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
10.	Hanover Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
11.	Grafton Primary School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
12.	Winton Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
13.	Vittoria Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
14.	Canonbury Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
15.	Thornhill Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
16.	St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	67	View school
17.	Laycock Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
18.	St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
19.	St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
20.	Rotherfield Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Islington?

There are 40 primary schools in Islington, of which 9 (23%) 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 Gillespie Primary School. 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?

23% of primary schools in Islington are rated Outstanding and 70% 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.