The New North Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

32 Popham Road, Islington, London, N1 8SJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The New North Academy is a primary school in Islington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. It ranks 37th of 39 primary schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2021.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 October 2021, report published 5 December 2021

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths47%

47%, 15 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 score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score99

99, 6 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

116 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals68.1%

68.1%, 41.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language56%

56%, 34.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support27.6%

27.6%, 12.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan12.1%

12.1%, 6.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The New North Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Rotherfield Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	74% met the expected standard
St Mary's CofE Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	53% met the expected standard
William Tyndale Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	83% met the expected standard
Canonbury Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	78% met the expected standard
Rosemary Works School	0.4 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: LEARNING IN HARMONY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Ms Ffion Evans
Phone: 02077043900
Website: newnorthacademy.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: 32 Popham Road, Islington, London, N1 8SJ
Local authority: Islington
URN: 137393

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.