New River College Primary, London
New River College Primary is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
New River College Primary in detail
Who goes there
50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 50% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (50%) and Mixed (50%).
In 2026, 2 pupils (100%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Angel Station, about 600 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Theberton Street / Gibson Sq (->w), 240 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
New River College Primary excels at helping pupils feel safe, happy and confident while learning. Teachers use engaging lessons and high-quality books to inspire learning, and the school provides strong personalised support for every child's individual needs. Leaders prioritise pupils' wellbeing and wider development alongside academic learning.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum that helps pupils close gaps in their prior learning and gain knowledge across a broad range of subjects
- Highly personalised support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to access the curriculum successfully
- Strong focus on wider development including teamwork, healthy eating, speech and language skills, and social-emotional learning
- Investment in high-quality texts and daily storytelling that inspire pupils to read and reflect their experiences, interests and cultures
- Skilled teaching with thoughtful explanations and a wide range of resources that motivate pupils to want to learn more
Areas for Improvement
- Complete training programme for all staff to ensure consistent expertise in teaching the new phonics scheme across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - staff know pupils well, spot signs of risk promptly, work closely with outside agencies, and teach pupils about online safety and age-appropriate risks including grooming and data security.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to museums, theatres and parks
New River College Primary is a good school where leaders are ambitious for pupils' academic achievement and personal development. Pupils settle in quickly, make friends, grow in confidence, and are safe in a calm and focused learning environment.
At a Glance
50.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with New River College Primary
Before and after school care
New River College Primary is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Islington
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. New River College Primary 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
- 143
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 32
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 143 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 32 serious and 111 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Islington council
Places available
1,480
Applications
1,593
Got 1st preference
66.2%
Got preferred school
94.5%
All secondary applications across Islington council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
2
Total Pupils
2
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
0.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£83,441
Mean salary
2026 data
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about New River College Primary
What is New River College Primary's Ofsted rating?
New River College Primary's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for New River College Primary?
No fixed boundary. When New River College Primary is oversubscribed, Islington allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to New River College Primary?
New River College Primary has around 2 pupils on roll. 50% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to New River College Primary?
Apply through Islington's coordinated admissions process, naming New River College Primary on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does New River College Primary have a breakfast club or after-school club?
New River College Primary is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near New River College Primary?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 143 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 32 serious and 111 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 New River College Primary?
New River College Primary is at Cloudesley Square, London, N1 0HN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)