St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Islington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joan of Arc RC Primary School.

London, N52UX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
86.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 July 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Northolme Road
Highbury Park
London, N52UX
Phone
2072263920
Website
st-joanofarc.islington.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100449
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Northolme Road, Highbury Park, London, N5 2UX
Website
www.st-joanofarc.islington.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
426
Free School Meals
29.7% (127 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
23.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
23.0 (+15.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.0 (7.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 109.0
2023 108.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
426 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

Love Service Respect Courage

Roman Catholic Primary School; Gospel values; four Christian values Love, Service, Respect and Courage; Mass in St Joan of Arc church; values guide school rules and behaviour.

Head Teacher's Message

St Joan of Arc is a two-form entry Roman Catholic primary with a Nursery; serves three parish churches; high standards in core subjects; broad and balanced curriculum; staff provide exciting learning experiences; invites visits.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Tommy’s Sports Handball/Dodge Ball Capoeira Arts & Crafts NDA Fitness Mixed Football Musical Elements Tommy’s Sports – Mixed Football Gymnastics Tommy’s Sports Hockey

Sports

Handball Dodgeball Football Hockey Gymnastics

Facilities

Fully equipped school hall with stage, lighting and sound equipment Garden and outdoor spaces used for practical science activities

Curriculum Highlights

Switched-on Science scheme of work (Science) Rising Stars History scheme (History) Islington Computing Scheme of Work (Computing) Read Write Inc phonics (Phonics/Reading) Power of Reading (English) White Rose Maths scheme (Mathematics) Teach Computing resources (Computing)

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Extended Day Provision runs daily from 3pm to 5pm for after-school care; Nursery children are served a snack on arrival; KS2 children are served a snack at 4pm following clubs; the optional Childcare Late Stay runs from 5pm to 5:45pm and includes a light meal; pricing: Nursery 3-5 £17 per session (3pm-5pm) or £21 (3pm-5:45pm); Rec–Year 6 3-5 £13 per session or 3-5:45 £17 per session; enrichment clubs cost £10 per session.

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2025-2026 (PDF available)

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions are handled by the London Borough of Islington with a Supplementary Information Form; applicants should also complete the school's Supplementary Information Form; the deadline for entry in September 2025 was January 2025; policies for 2026-27 and 2025-26 available for download.

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