St Ignatius RC Primary School has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Ignatius Catholic Primary School.
St Ignatius RC Primary School, London
St Ignatius RC Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 933rd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 13,056th of 14,452 across England. It was 48% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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 8 Oct 2026
St Ignatius RC Primary School in detail
St Ignatius RC Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 14 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Haringey
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils at St Ignatius RC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 59% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 82% in Haringey and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 80% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Ignatius RC Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put St Ignatius RC Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Ignatius RC Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Ignatius RC Primary School are St Ignatius Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Lubavitch Girls Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Lubavitch Boys' Primary School (0.4 miles, Inadequate, 69% reading, 69% maths); and Springfield Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 71% reading, 81% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Ignatius RC Primary School.
St Ignatius Catholic Primary SchoolLubavitch Girls Primary SchoolLubavitch Boys' Primary SchoolSpringfield Community Primary School
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Ignatius RC Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (90%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
36.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 74.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (46%), other ethnic groups (33%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 46 pupils (27.7%) received SEN support and 6 (3.6%) 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 Stamford Hill Rail Station, about 360 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ermine Road / St. Ignatius Church, 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Ignatius RC Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Ignatius RC Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a highly inclusive school where every child is valued and supported to succeed. Staff have high expectations of all pupils and use carefully designed activities to help them learn well, particularly in the early years. Pupils behave exceptionally well and benefit from a broad range of enrichment opportunities that develop their character and prepare them for the world beyond school.
Key Strengths
- Highly effective phonics teaching with well-trained staff and targeted interventions for gaps in learning
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and respect, with a calm and orderly school environment
- Very effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the same curriculum as peers
- Strong personal development programme with clear 'St Ignatius milestones' preparing pupils for life beyond school
- Inclusive school culture where every pupil is valued as a unique individual
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment strategies in some lessons - teachers do not always identify and address misconceptions, leaving some pupils with gaps in knowledge
- Need to ensure assessment is used consistently well across all lessons to better prepare pupils for new learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with trusted adults supporting pupils who have concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, trips to galleries and museums, charitable events including bake sales and advent donations, school council with elected class representatives, reading buddy roles
St Ignatius RC Primary School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. Pupils are very well supported, safe and happy, with high expectations set for all learners.
At a Glance
36.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 80% to 59% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 75% to 59% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 80% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
19.7
Infant (KS1)
26.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Ignatius RC Primary School.
- Bright Minds Education Centre330m away · Not yet graded
- Stoke Newington Stagecoach 2330m away · Not yet graded
- Lubavitch Kodesh 135500m away · Not yet graded
- Lubavitch Kodesh 107540m away · Not yet graded
- Wise After School Club600m away · Not yet graded
- Five Star Learning600m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Ignatius RC Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Haringey's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Ignatius RC Primary School is in Haringey; for families living there:
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Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Ignatius RC Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
48%
Available places
200 pupils
420 places
220 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
46
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
31.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
166
Total Pupils
85
Boys
81
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
22.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£68,568
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,775
Per pupil
£1515k
Total funding
£73k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
19.7%
Persistent absence
188
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Ignatius RC Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Ignatius RC Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Ignatius RC Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 59% reached the expected standard in reading and 59% did so in maths.
What is St Ignatius RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Ignatius RC Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Ignatius RC Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Ignatius RC Primary 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 St Ignatius RC Primary School?
St Ignatius RC Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 48% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at St Ignatius RC Primary School?
Classes at St Ignatius RC Primary School average 23.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Ignatius RC Primary School?
St Ignatius RC Primary School has around 166 pupils on roll. 37% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Ignatius RC Primary School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at St Ignatius RC Primary School in 2024/25. 19.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Ignatius RC Primary School?
Apply through Haringey's coordinated admissions process, naming St Ignatius RC Primary 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 St Ignatius RC Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Ignatius RC Primary School: Bright Minds Education Centre (330m away, registered, not yet graded), Stoke Newington Stagecoach 2 (330m away, registered, not yet graded) and Lubavitch Kodesh 135 (500m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Ignatius RC Primary School?
St Ignatius RC Primary School is at St Ann's Road, Tottenham, London, N15 6ND.