Gillespie Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Islington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gillespie Primary School.

London, N51LH Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

81

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
75.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 89.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
7 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gillespie Road
London, N51LH
Phone
2072266840
Website
gillespie.islington.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100405
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LH
Website
www.gillespie.islington.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
219
Free School Meals
15.0% (33 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
97.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
3.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
89.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
18.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
89.0 (+30.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
3.3 (14.2 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.0 (3.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 110.0
2023 110.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
219 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing Together"

Treat everyone fairly and with respect Believe everyone is special and has something to contribute Work hard to achieve success and demonstrate excellence Support each other to succeed and have fun Celebrate our achievements Recognise we are all life-long learners Provide a broad, rich and relevant curriculum Ensure the school is a safe and secure place to work and learn Promote a healthy life style Foster partnership with the wider community

Religious Education taught using the Islington agreed syllabus.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mark Owen highlighting Gillespie’s motto Growing Together, the diverse school community, and the Lab_13 science and technology lab as a key feature of an innovative and creative learning culture.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

School choir School orchestra Ready Set Stage (RSS) Football Basketball Boxing Gymnastics Arts & Crafts Performing Arts Music tuition Science Club

Sports

Football Basketball Boxing Gymnastics

Facilities

Lab_13 science and technology lab School gardens Playground facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Lab_13 science and technology lab Cross-curricular links across subjects Specialist learning opportunities in Science, Music and PE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Extended School day from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Breakfast Club available via Calypso Gymnastics (8:00–8:25am). After School provision provided daily and in the holidays by Elizabeth House Playcentre (3:30–6:00pm) and some clubs run in-house or via external providers (including RSS, Ready Set Stage). Lunchtime clubs include choir and orchestra. After School Clubs include Football, Basketball, Boxing, Gymnastics, Arts & Crafts, Performing Arts, Music tuition and Science Clubs.

SEND Provision

Extended School provides a breakfast club and after school provision; includes lunchtime clubs (choir and orchestra) and a range of after school clubs run by school staff or external providers; RSS runs clubs 3:30–4:30pm for a weekly fee; Elizabeth House Playcentre offers after school care 3:30–6:00pm.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions follow Islington Council policies for Nursery (3–4 year olds), Reception (intake in September), and Years 1–6; applications to Reception via Islington Council; In-year admissions handled by the school; waiting lists are cleared each term; Nursery fees and funding details are outlined by the charging and remissions policy on the policies page.

Financial Information

Nursery fees details are provided in the charging and remissions policy on the policies page.

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