St Mark's CofE Primary School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
231 pupils on roll, with places for 252
Schools near St Mark's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncombe Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 39% met the expected standard |
| Grafton Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Pooles Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Yerbury Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 74% 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
- Phone
- 02072725967
- 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.