Rokesly Infant & Nursery School, London
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. It was 61% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Haringey (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School in detail
Getting a place at Rokesly Infant & Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Rokesly Infant & Nursery School as their first choice and 266 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 19 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Rokesly Infant & Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Rokesly Infant & Nursery School are Rokesly Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 86% maths); St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 72% reading, 76% maths); Weston Park Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 83% maths); and Campsbourne Infant School (0.5 miles, Good).
Rokesly Junior SchoolSt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolWeston Park Primary SchoolCampsbourne Infant School
What parents say
82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Rokesly Infant & Nursery School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).
Who goes there
9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 35 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 4 (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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hornsey Rail Station, about 650 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tottenham Lane, 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Rokesly Infant & Nursery School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Rokesly Infant & Nursery School are Hornsey School for Girls (0.2 miles), Greig City Academy (0.3 miles) and Highgate Wood Secondary School (0.6 miles).
Hornsey School for GirlsGreig City AcademyHighgate Wood Secondary School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming, caring school where children are encouraged to be kind and considerate to each other. The school prioritises reading and identifies children who need extra support early, helping them catch up quickly. Parents are very happy with the school, praising the welcoming staff and the confidence their children gain.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading, with most pupils achieving well in phonics and developing a love of reading
- Early identification and effective support for pupils with SEND to access the ambitious curriculum
- Nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils are kind, polite and well-behaved
- High staff morale with leaders showing consideration for staff well-being and workload
- Ambitious and logically sequenced curriculum in most subjects with careful progression of knowledge
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teaching early reading and writing mean some younger pupils do not secure foundational knowledge as effectively as they could
- Some subjects are at an earlier stage of curriculum design with tasks not consistently ambitious enough
- Need to sharpen implementation of the intended curriculum across all areas to ensure pupils develop depth of knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir, drama, dance, visits from junior school pupils to share reading
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School has maintained good standards and continues to be a nurturing, inclusive school where pupils thrive. The school has a strong commitment to supporting all children, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
9.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
82 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
27.6
Infant (KS1)
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Rokesly Infant & Nursery School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Rokesly Infant & Nursery School.
- Crouch End Little Imaginations CampAt the school · Not yet graded
- Harringay Club440m away · Not yet graded
- Debutots at Weston Park School570m away · Not yet graded
- RoboThink Discovery Centre Hornsey630m away · Not yet graded
- Fair Play Coleridge East Hall880m away · Not yet graded
- The Strings Club - Muswell Hill (Coleridge Primary)880m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Haringey. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Rokesly Infant & Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Rokesly Infant & Nursery School is in Haringey; for families living there:
Apply to Haringey for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 147
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 19
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 147 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 19 serious and 128 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
28 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 Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 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 Rokesly Infant & Nursery School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
165 pupils
270 places
105 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 Haringey council
Places available
2,820
Applications
2,193
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All primary applications across Haringey council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
19.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
205
Total Pupils
99
Boys
106
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
22.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,273
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,418
Per pupil
£1254k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
18.6%
Persistent absence
129
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
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School
Questions parents ask about Rokesly Infant & Nursery School
What is Rokesly Infant & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Rokesly Infant & Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Rokesly Infant & Nursery School is oversubscribed, Haringey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Rokesly Infant & Nursery School?
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School was not full in 2025: it ran at 61% of its 270 places.
How big are the classes at Rokesly Infant & Nursery School?
Classes at Rokesly Infant & Nursery School average 25.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Rokesly Infant & Nursery School?
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School has around 205 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Rokesly Infant & Nursery School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Rokesly Infant & Nursery School in 2024/25. 18.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Rokesly Infant & Nursery School?
Apply through Haringey's coordinated admissions process, naming Rokesly Infant & Nursery 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 Rokesly Infant & Nursery School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Crouch End Little Imaginations Camp (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Rokesly Infant & Nursery School's term dates?
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Haringey. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Rokesly Infant & Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 147 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 19 serious and 128 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 28 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 Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Rokesly Infant & Nursery School?
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School is at Hermiston Avenue, Crouch End, London, N8 8NH.
Sources: Haringey term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)