Gillespie Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LHOpen in maps

Gillespie Primary School is a primary school in Islington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. It ranks 2nd of 39 primary schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 13 December 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 November 2023

Leaders ensure that all pupils receive an exceptional education. They have extremely high expectations of pupils, which ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve very well. Pupils are hard-working, confident and highly motivated to learn. Leaders and staff encourage pupils to develop their resilience. As a result, pupils enjoy being challenged during lessons and are excited to acquire new knowledge. Staff know pupils very well. Working relationships between staff and pupils are extremely positive. As a result, pupils are safe in school. Behaviour in the school is exemplary. Pupils' attitudes to learning in the classroom are extremely strong. Pupils contribute to the school community in many ways, including through the student council, the 'eco-committee' and the 'travel ambassadors'. These opportunities also help pupils to develop their leadership skills. There are a wide range of clubs and extra activities for pupils to take part in. These include sports clubs, a choir and street dance club. Pupils also take part in the 'science for life' programme, which involves many workshops, experiments and outings.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

27 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths89%

89%, 27 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths26%

26%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score112

112, 6 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

227 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals15.4%

15.4%, 11.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language40.1%

40.1%, 18.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.5%

14.5%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.8%

4.8%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Gillespie Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre0.2 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding78% met the expected standard
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Parkwood Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
Pakeman Primary School0.6 milesReport card: Expected standard62% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Mark Owen
Phone
02072266840
Website
gillespie.islington.sch.uk
Address
Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LH
Local authority
Islington
URN
100405

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.