St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Duncan Street, Islington High Street, London, N1 8BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Islington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. It ranks 38th of 39 primary schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 October 2014, report published 28 November 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

34 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths35%

35%, 27 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score99

99, 6 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

204 pupils on roll, with places for 259

Eligible for free school meals73.5%

73.5%, 47 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language47.1%

47.1%, 25.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support38.2%

38.2%, 23.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan9.8%

9.8%, 3.8 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Hanover Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
Vittoria Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
St Mary's CofE Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	53% met the expected standard
The Gower School	0.4 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Moreland Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	61% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Voluntary aided school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Stephanie Maker
Phone: 02072261314
Website: stjohnevangelist.islington.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Duncan Street, Islington High Street, London, N1 8BL
Local authority: Islington
URN: 100438

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.