Christ The King Catholic Primary School, London
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 933rd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 13,056th of 14,452 across England. It was 59% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Islington (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Christ The King Catholic Primary School in detail
Christ The King Catholic Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Christ the King is a school where pupils are at the heart of everything. The school is ambitious for every pupil to succeed. Behaviour throughout the school is calm and orderly. The school provides exceptional opportunities for pupils' personal development."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Christ the King Catholic Primary School-a vibrant, busy, and friendly community with a proud history and strong Catholic tradition."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Christ The King Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 47% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Islington and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 66% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Christ The King Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Christ The King Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Christ The King Catholic Primary School are Pooles Park Primary School (0.2 miles); St Mark's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths); Duncombe Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 87% maths); and Stroud Green Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 86% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Christ The King Catholic Primary School.
Pooles Park Primary SchoolSt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolDuncombe Primary SchoolStroud Green Primary School
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Christ The King Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 62% would recommend the school, 69% say their child is happy there and 43% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (77%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (39%).
Who goes there
60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 46.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (41%), Mixed (25%) and White British (12%).
In 2026, 40 pupils (16.7%) received SEN support and 23 (9.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Staffing
Christ The King Catholic Primary School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Finsbury Park Station, about 520 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Almington Street, 360 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Christ The King Catholic Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Christ The King Catholic Primary School are Arts and Media School Islington (under 0.1 miles); City of London Academy, Highgate Hill (0.6 miles); and St Aloysius' College (1 mile).
Arts and Media School IslingtonCity of London Academy, Highgate HillSt Aloysius' College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Christ the King is a warm, inclusive school where every child feels valued and happy. The outstanding early years provision gives children a strong start, while the school's broad range of experiences - from school council responsibilities to museum visits and charity work - helps pupils develop into well-rounded individuals. Staff relationships with pupils are positive and supportive, creating an environment where children can thrive.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional early years provision that builds strong foundations for learning and develops children's confidence and independence
- Outstanding personal development opportunities including school council, charity work, trips to museums and theatres, and career exploration activities
- Strong reading programme with expert support in early years and prompt identification of pupils needing additional help
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who are fully included in lessons and receive precise strategies to help them succeed
- Calm and orderly behaviour throughout the school with staff actively supporting pupils to focus and regulate their behaviour
Areas for Improvement
- In Years 1 to 6, curriculum design in a few subjects has been recently reviewed but changes are not fully established, affecting how well pupils connect prior learning with new knowledge
- Some inconsistency in how pupils make strong connections between their prior learning and new knowledge across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff and pupils knowing they can speak to adults in school about worries and concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir, school council, charity fundraising, museum visits, theatre visits, career exploration workshops, breakfast club, after-school club
Christ the King is a welcoming, inclusive school where pupils are at the heart of everything. The school has high expectations for behaviour and achievement, with an exceptional early years provision and outstanding personal development opportunities.
At a Glance
60.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 66% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 69% to 47% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 66% to 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
23.2
KS2
10
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Christ The King Catholic Primary School
School Closure- 25 & 26th June 2026
24 Jun 2026
Urgent Notice: Early School Closure Due to Extreme Weather
22 Jun 2026
NURSERY PLACES AVAILABLE
3 Jun 2026
Saint of the Month- St Anthony
22 May 2026
Cultural Diversity at CTK!
22 May 2026
Saint of the Month- St George
28 Apr 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Christ The King Catholic Primary School.
- Miken Childcare590m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Islington's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Christ The King Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Christ The King Catholic Primary School is in Islington; for families living there:
Apply to Islington for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 100
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 100 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 89 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Islington is 143 (the median across 70 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
223 pupils
375 places
152 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Islington council
Places available
1,760
Applications
1,683
Got 1st preference
79.4%
Got preferred school
95.8%
All primary applications across Islington council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
40
SEN Support
23
EHC Plans
26.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
240
Total Pupils
135
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
15.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,321
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,591
Per pupil
£2068k
Total funding
£208k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.9%
Overall absence
22.9%
Persistent absence
227
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about Christ The King Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Christ The King Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Christ The King Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 47% did so in maths.
What is Christ The King Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Christ The King Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Christ The King Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Islington allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Christ The King Catholic Primary School?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 59% of its 375 places.
How big are the classes at Christ The King Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Christ The King Catholic Primary School average 24 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Christ The King Catholic Primary School?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School has around 240 pupils on roll. 60% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Christ The King Catholic Primary School?
7.9% of sessions were missed at Christ The King Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 22.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Christ The King Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Islington's coordinated admissions process, naming Christ The King Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Christ The King Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Christ The King Catholic Primary School: Miken Childcare (590m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Christ The King Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 100 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 89 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Islington is 143 (the median across 70 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Christ The King Catholic Primary School?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is at 55 Tollington Park, London, N4 3QW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)