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.

Islington has 40 primary schools, of which 9 (23%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 30 rated Good — 98% of primary schools in Islington are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Winton Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 21 schools in Islington. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

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.

40
Total schools
9
Outstanding
23%
Outstanding rate
67.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
45.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Winton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥈 Gillespie Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
🥉 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
4. Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
5. City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
6. Yerbury Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
7. Thornhill Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
8. St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
9. Newington Green Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
10. Drayton Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
11. Tufnell Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
12. Duncombe Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Canonbury Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
14. St Mark's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
15. Rotherfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
16. St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
17. Grafton Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
18. Vittoria Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
19. Hanover Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
20. Laycock Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school

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All schools in IslingtonPrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in IslingtonYear 7 onwards Outstanding schools in Islington9 schools rated Outstanding Schools with catchment data21 schools with last-admitted distance

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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 Winton 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 75% 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.