Hungerford School, London
Hungerford School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, part of The Bridge MAT Ltd. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 949th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 13,535th of 14,452 across England. It was 38% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- 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
Hungerford School in detail
Results
In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils at Hungerford School reached the expected standard in reading and 52% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Islington and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 40% in reading and 40% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hungerford School
For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Hungerford School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hungerford School are Brecknock Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths); Torriano Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 89% maths); Robert Blair School and Children's Centre (0.3 miles, Good, 48% reading, 64% maths); and Tufnell Park Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 93% reading, 98% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Hungerford School.
Brecknock Primary SchoolTorriano Primary SchoolRobert Blair School and Children's CentreTufnell Park Primary School
The trust
Hungerford School is one of 9 schools run by The Bridge MAT Ltd, an academy trust.
Who goes there
63.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 30% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (33%), Mixed (24%) and Asian (16%).
In 2026, 19 pupils (13.6%) received SEN support and 71 (50.7%) 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
Hungerford School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Caledonian Road Underground Station, about 550 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is North Rd / Goodinge Health Cen, 110 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Hungerford School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hungerford School are Lift Beacon High (0.4 miles), The Camden School for Girls (0.4 miles) and St Mary Magdalene Academy (0.7 miles).
Lift Beacon HighThe Camden School for GirlsSt Mary Magdalene Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
63.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 40% to 59% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 40% to 52% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 45% to 38% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
15.9
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
20.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hungerford School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hungerford School.
- Hilldrop Play Project460m away · Not yet graded
- Perform Hq500m away · Not yet graded
- Pro Touch Tufnell Park Primary660m away · Not yet graded
- Camden Square Playcentre720m away · Not yet graded
- NW5 Community Play Project880m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Hungerford School is an academy, 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
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hungerford School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hungerford 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
- 114
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 114 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 98 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
25 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Hungerford School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
38%
Available places
161 pupils
420 places
259 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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
71
EHC Plans
64.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
140
Total Pupils
90
Boys
50
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
12.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£68,609
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,198
Per pupil
£1466k
Total funding
£132k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.3%
Overall absence
42.1%
Persistent absence
159
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
Hungerford School
Questions parents ask about Hungerford School
What are SATs results like at Hungerford School?
Of the pupils at Hungerford School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 59% reached the expected standard in reading and 52% did so in maths.
What is Hungerford School's Ofsted rating?
Hungerford School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2016 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Hungerford School?
No fixed boundary. When Hungerford 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 Hungerford School?
Hungerford School was not full in 2025: it ran at 38% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Hungerford School?
Classes at Hungerford School average 15.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hungerford School?
Hungerford School has around 140 pupils on roll. 64% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hungerford School?
11.3% of sessions were missed at Hungerford School in 2024/25. 42.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hungerford School?
Apply through Islington's coordinated admissions process, naming Hungerford 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 Hungerford School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Hungerford School: Hilldrop Play Project (460m away, registered, not yet graded), Perform Hq (500m away, registered, not yet graded) and Pro Touch Tufnell Park Primary (660m 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 Hungerford School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 114 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 98 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 25 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 Hungerford School?
Hungerford School is at 249 Hungerford Road, Islington, London, N7 9LF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)