The New North Academy has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
The New North Academy, London
The New North Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London, part of Learning in Harmony Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2021. That was 5 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 929th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 12,897th of 14,452 across England. It was 38% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2021)
- 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 8 Oct 2026
The New North Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at The New North Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Islington and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 59% in reading and 38% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at The New North Academy
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put The New North Academy as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 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 The New North Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The New North Academy are Rotherfield Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 79% maths); St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths); William Tyndale Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 92% maths); and Canonbury Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than The New North Academy.
Rotherfield Primary SchoolSt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolWilliam Tyndale Primary SchoolCanonbury Primary School
The trust
The New North Academy is one of 14 schools run by Learning in Harmony Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
68.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 56% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (26%), Asian (23%) and Mixed (19%).
In 2026, 32 pupils (27.6%) received SEN support and 14 (12.1%) 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 railway station is Essex Road Rail Station, about 150 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Essex Road Islington, 40 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The New North Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2021 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
68.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 59% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 38% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 50% to 63% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.6
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with The New North Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The New North Academy.
- Pro Touch William Tyndale530m away · Not yet graded
- Link Chinese Limited William Tyndale530m away · Not yet graded
- North London Deaf Play Scheme910m away · Not yet graded
- Sparks Islington910m away · Not yet graded
- Frienstars950m away · Not yet graded
- Bright Tutors980m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
The New North Academy is an academy, 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
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The New North Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The New North Academy is in Islington; for families living there:
Apply to Islington for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at The New North Academy
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
38%
Available places
148 pupils
390 places
242 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
39.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
116
Total Pupils
62
Boys
54
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
12.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,635
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,431
Per pupil
£1652k
Total funding
£193k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.2%
Overall absence
23.9%
Persistent absence
159
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about The New North Academy
What are SATs results like at The New North Academy?
Of the pupils at The New North Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is The New North Academy's Ofsted rating?
The New North Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2021. That inspection was 5 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school as it is now.
What is the catchment area for The New North Academy?
No fixed boundary. When The New North Academy is oversubscribed, Islington allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The New North Academy?
The New North Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 38% of its 390 places.
How big are the classes at The New North Academy?
Classes at The New North Academy average 21.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to The New North Academy?
The New North Academy has around 116 pupils on roll. 68% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The New North Academy?
7.2% of sessions were missed at The New North Academy in 2024/25. 23.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The New North Academy?
Apply through Islington's coordinated admissions process, naming The New North Academy 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 The New North Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of The New North Academy: Pro Touch William Tyndale (530m away, registered, not yet graded), Link Chinese Limited William Tyndale (530m away, registered, not yet graded) and North London Deaf Play Scheme (910m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is The New North Academy?
The New North Academy is at 32 Popham Road, Islington, London, N1 8SJ.