St Mark's CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Sussex Way, Islington, London, N19 4JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Mark's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Islington for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. It ranks 16th of 39 primary schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 May 2015, report published 5 June 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 March 2025

Pupils develop and flourish in a supportive environment. The school skilfully helps pupils to overcome any barriers or challenges to learning that pupils face. Pupils become confident and resilient learners. They thrive here and achieve highly by the end of Year 6. The school has high aspirations for pupils. It puts in place well-thought-out processes to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and ensures that provision to meet their needs is effective. Pupils' behaviour is impeccable in class and as they move around the school. They show respect for each other and adults. Pupils are confident that staff deal with any unkindness fairly and swiftly. The school arranges a wide range of outings, such as to museums. These experiences bring the curriculum to life for pupils and help them to deepen their understanding. Many pupils follow their interests at extra-curricular clubs. They develop their teamwork and resilience by taking part in sporting events. Staff are patient and caring, dedicated to realising the potential of pupils to succeed. Parents and carers are very supportive of the school's work and are rightly confident that their children are safe and well cared for.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

231 pupils on roll, with places for 252

Eligible for free school meals68.4%

68.4%, 41.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language31.2%

31.2%, 9.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support26.8%

26.8%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.9%

6.9%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Mark's CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Duncombe Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
Christ The King Catholic Primary School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding39% met the expected standard
Grafton Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Pooles Park Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: InadequateNot published
Yerbury Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding74% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Martha Braithwaite
Address
Sussex Way, Islington, London, N19 4JF
Local authority
Islington
URN
100444

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.