Grafton Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Grafton is a welcoming school where children thrive both academically and personally. The school prioritises reading from the earliest years, with well-trained staff delivering phonics and matched books so children become confident readers. Pupils benefit from an enriched curriculum that goes beyond the basics, with particular strengths in art, and all children - including those with additional needs - are supported to achieve their best.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes - pupils are polite, respectful and resolve disputes quickly
- Strong reading programme - phonics is well-taught from Reception with regular progress checks and books matched to pupils' level
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with important knowledge clearly identified in each subject
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND - swift identification and well-trained staff ensure they access the full curriculum
- Outstanding personal development including focus on physical and emotional health, diverse cultures and student leadership
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of subjects are at an earlier stage of implementation - pupils need more regular opportunities to practise and apply key knowledge to help them remember and build on previous learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place and an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, visits to Paris and Devon, artwork displayed at National Gallery and Fifth Plinth Project, International Women's Day, News Wise project
Grafton Primary School is a good primary school in Holloway, London, where pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and strong personal development. The school has undergone significant leadership and staffing changes while maintaining a broad, ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
45.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 75%. Writing has remained stable at around 82%.
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
28.6
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
435 pupils
522 capacity
87 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
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Admissions Demand - Islington
Places available
1,905
Applications
1,626
Got 1st preference
80.9%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Primary admissions across Islington (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.91947%
Overall absence
18.03714%
Persistent absence
377
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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