Moreland Primary School, London

From the headteacher's welcome: "OFSTED visited the school in July 2025 and confirmed that Moreland is still a good school where pupils "come into school ready to learn. They are happy and they feel safe knowing that adults will help them if they have any worries. Staff work closely with families and the local community to support pupils' well-being."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, badminton, dance, coding, gardening and art.

In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Moreland Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Islington and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 71% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Moreland Primary School as their first choice and 110 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Moreland Primary School are St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 91% maths); Hugh Myddelton Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 89% maths); Hanover Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); and St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 83% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Moreland Primary School.

43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Moreland Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).

53.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 51.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (28%), Mixed (22%) and White British (17%).

In 2026, 82 pupils (17.5%) received SEN support and 29 (6.2%) 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.

The nearest Underground station is Angel Underground Station, about 600 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is City University, 100 metres away.

Moreland Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Moreland Primary School are City of London Academy Islington (0.5 miles), Central Foundation Boys' School (0.6 miles) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.7 miles).