St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School, London
St John Evangelist Catholic 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 October 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 946th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 13,485th of 14,452 across England. It was 70% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Islington (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 38% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Islington and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 81% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 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 John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School are Hanover Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); Vittoria Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 79% maths); St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths); and Moreland Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 67% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School.
Hanover Primary SchoolVittoria Primary SchoolSt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolMoreland Primary School
Who goes there
73.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 47.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (39%), Black (25%) and Mixed (21%).
In 2026, 78 pupils (38.2%) received SEN support and 20 (9.8%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Angel Station, about 190 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Angel Station, 100 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School are City of London Academy Islington (0.3 miles) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.4 miles).
City of London Academy IslingtonElizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from October 2014, 12 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 April 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St John Evangelist is a welcoming, nurturing school where pupils take pride in their learning and behaviour is excellent. The school excels at teaching reading with closely matched books and trained staff, and provides outstanding support for pupils with special needs through specialist training and a caring environment. Pupils develop well-rounded skills through clubs, community service and wellbeing programmes.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are courteous, respectful and feel safe - they know how to raise concerns with trusted adults
- Reading is prioritised with well-matched books and precise phonics teaching for all pupils
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs, including training for staff and transition support to secondary school
- Broad, ambitious curriculum that is well-designed in most subjects, helping pupils build knowledge over time
- Pupils behave very well in lessons and around school with rare bullying incidents
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the curriculum has not been broken down into small enough steps, making it harder for teachers to check pupils have learned key knowledge before moving on
- Assessment in some subjects is not focused enough on checking pupils have secured important ideas
- Attendance and punctuality remain a priority for some families and the school continues to work with the local authority on this
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders and governors working together to identify contextual and safeguarding risks in the local area.
Extracurricular Activities
Irish dancing, chess, sewing, St John's Got Talent event, classroom monitors, faith leaders, community service opportunities, breakfast and after-school club, breathing exercises programme, brain buddies peer support
St John Evangelist RC Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are proud, courteous, and well-prepared for their next stage of education. The school offers an ambitious curriculum with strong support for reading and pupils with special educational needs.
At a Glance
73.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 81% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 72% to 38% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 62% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
24.7
Infant (KS1)
22.4
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School.
- art-K Angel530m away · Not yet graded
- Link Chinese Limited William Tyndale970m away · Not yet graded
- Pro Touch William Tyndale970m away · Not yet graded
- Winton Primary School Extended School Services980m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Islington's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School 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
- 244
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 48
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 244 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 48 serious and 194 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
34 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
197 pupils
280 places
83 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 Islington council
Places available
1,760
Applications
1,683
Got 1st preference
79.4%
Got preferred school
95.8%
All primary applications across Islington council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
78
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
48.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
204
Total Pupils
97
Boys
107
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,726
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,939
Per pupil
£1950k
Total funding
£224k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.9%
Overall absence
24.7%
Persistent absence
194
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
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 38% did so in maths.
What is St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Islington allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 70% of its 280 places.
How big are the classes at St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School average 22 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School has around 204 pupils on roll. 74% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
7.9% of sessions were missed at St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 24.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Islington's coordinated admissions process, naming St John Evangelist Catholic 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 John Evangelist Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School: art-K Angel (530m away, registered, not yet graded), Link Chinese Limited William Tyndale (970m away, registered, not yet graded) and Pro Touch William Tyndale (970m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 244 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 48 serious and 194 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 34 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 St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is at Duncan Street, Islington High Street, London, N1 8BL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)