Hungerford School
249 Hungerford Road, Islington, London, N7 9LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hungerford School is a primary school in Islington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. It ranks 39th of 39 primary schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 October 2022, report published 29 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 October 2022
Hungerford School is a welcoming school. Pupils benefit from a much-improved educational offer. The curriculum in place is ambitious. It meets the learning needs of pupils, who develop into considerate young people. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. They work collaboratively, listening to each other, and make valuable contributions to lessons. Pupils are happy to attend here. In the early years, children enjoy learning. Pupils are safe in school. Relationships between adults and pupils are positive. Pupils behave sensibly. Leaders deal effectively with any bullying incidents and manage these promptly. Staff have high expectations of what pupils can and should achieve. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils generally leave the school well prepared for secondary school. Parents and carers appreciated the hard work of the staff team to support their children. They valued the care and support given to their children and the regular communication they receive from leaders. Pupils are encouraged to take on responsibilities to make a positive contribution to the school, such as members of the 'eco committee'.
What the school should improve
- A few subjects are not planned and sequenced as precisely as in other subjects. This means that in these subjects, pupils do not deepen their knowledge and build on what they know and can do. Leaders should ensure that all subjects identify the key knowledge that pupils require, and build on this cumulatively.
- Some leaders do not have the expertise they need to check how well the planned curriculum is implemented. Leaders should ensure that all subject leaders receive the training and guidance they need to develop their leadership and oversight of their subject areas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
140 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Hungerford School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brecknock Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Torriano Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Robert Blair School and Children's Centre | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Tufnell Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BRIDGE MAT LTD
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Jo Stephens
- Phone
- 02076191000
- Address
- 249 Hungerford Road, Islington, London, N7 9LF
- Local authority
- Islington
- URN
- 145731
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.