Thornhill Primary School
Thornhill Road, Islington, London, N1 1HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thornhill Primary School is a primary school in Islington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. It ranks 10th of 39 primary schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2017, report published 4 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 November 2022
This is a friendly, caring and welcoming school that pupils enjoy attending. They are happy here and kept safe. Pupils said that their teachers are kind and helpful and make learning interesting and fun. The school's motto, 'help yourself and others to learn', is modelled by pupils. This is because leaders have high expectations of all, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Pupils learn well. In most subjects, they receive a curriculum that prepares them successfully for the next stage of their education. Pupils behave well. They work purposefully in their lessons and play well together at breaktimes. Pupils are kind and caring towards each other. They are polite and respectful to adults and visitors. Pupils are rightly proud about winning the local authority 'Anti- bullying award'. As such, they are adamant that bullying does not happen at this school. Pupils know that they are safe because they can speak to an adult if they have any concerns or worries. Any issues are dealt with quickly. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. For example, one parent said that the school 'is a loving and inclusive community; my children are thriving'. This view was typical of many shared by parents.
What the school should improve
- Some foundation subjects are at an earlier stage of development. Training for staff has not been as comprehensive in these areas as in other subjects. Leaders should provide sufficient professional development to ensure that staff develop their subject expertise. This will support teachers to implement the planned curriculum and check that pupils have learned and remembered important ideas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
446 pupils on roll, with places for 468
Schools near Thornhill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Laycock Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| William Tyndale Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% 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 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Jenny Lewis (Executive Headteacher) Paul Robinson (Head of School)
- Phone
- 02076074162
- Address
- Thornhill Road, Islington, London, N1 1HX
- Local authority
- Islington
- URN
- 100425
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.