St Joan of Arc RC Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at teaching reading and writing, with pupils reaching significantly higher than average standards by the end of primary school. Behaviour is outstanding - children are exceptionally well-behaved, eager to learn, and enjoy coming to school. The school is particularly skilled at supporting vulnerable learners, including those with special needs and English language learners, ensuring all pupils make good progress.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve significantly above average standards in reading, writing and mathematics at Key Stage 2
- Behaviour and safety are outstanding - pupils are exceptionally well-behaved and eager to learn
- Strong support for newly qualified teachers and staff development has maintained teaching quality despite staff changes
- Excellent promotion of spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
- High attendance and strong parental support
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough outstanding teaching across all year groups and subjects to ensure rapid progress
- Development points given to pupils are too general and not always effective in helping them improve
- Pupils are not always encouraged to think deeply or justify their opinions, limiting progress in subjects beyond English and mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school maintains strong child protection procedures and creates an environment where pupils feel happy and safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Prize-winning sports teams, highly skilled choir, Year 6 end-of-year drama show
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School is a good school where pupils achieve well, reaching significantly above average standards in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Key Stage 2. The school is known for exceptional pupil behaviour, a prize-winning sports programme, and a highly skilled choir.
At a Glance
29.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 81%. Maths has remained stable at around 83%. Writing has declined from 79% to 75%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
27.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
427 pupils
420 capacity
7 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Islington
Places available
1,905
Applications
1,626
Got 1st preference
80.9%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Primary admissions across Islington (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.22892%
Overall absence
8.69565%
Persistent absence
345
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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