Laycock Primary School

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

London, N11SW Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 46.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 June 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Laycock Street
Upper Street
London, N11SW
Phone
2072262927
Website
laycock.islington.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100411
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Laycock Street, Upper Street, London, N1 1SW
Website
www.laycock.islington.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
444 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
268
Free School Meals
50.4% (135 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
24.6% (66 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 102.0
2023 100.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Laycock Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 100.0 101.0
2024 100.0 102.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
268 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

"If we believe it, we can achieve it!"

Aspiration Creativity Curiosity Resilience Respect Friendly

Head Teacher's Message

Head of School Fredrick Hall describes Laycock as a community-focused, inclusive primary with a fully integrated Deaf Provision, emphasising a new curriculum focused on belonging and representation and outlining 4 school development priorities for 2023/2024, with opportunities for parent and community involvement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Afterschool Club Breakfast Club

Facilities

Sound-proofed Deaf Provision classrooms Radio aids for hearing School library with a book vending machine Hall of Fame

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc phonics programme used in Early Years and Key Stage 1 White Rose Maths scheme Kapow Scheme of Work for Art and Design Technology Deaf Provision integrated within mainstream education with auditory/oral approach MFL: Spanish taught across Key Stage 2 by a specialist 60 x 6 curriculum experiences and WOW events Windows and mirrors approach to equity in the curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast and After School Clubs

SEND Provision

Integrated Deaf Provision within a mainstream school with an auditory/oral approach; Deaf classes are sound-proofed and use radio aids; Speech & Language Therapists provide support in school.

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