What did Ofsted judge St Mary's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Mary's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2012 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School?

St Mary's CofE Primary School has 171 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Mary's CofE Primary School take?

St Mary's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School located?

St Mary's CofE Primary School is located in London, N1 2EP, Islington.

How do I apply to St Mary's CofE Primary School?

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Mary's CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Mary's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from St Mary's CofE Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St Mary's CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.483 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at St Mary's CofE Primary School?

When St Mary's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children, and previously looked after children who have been adopted or subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Children who, at the time of their proposed admission, will have at least one sibling attending the School; 3. Faith - regular and committed members of named Deanery churches — Children whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) are regular and committed members of any of the following three Islington Deanery Churches: St Mary's, Upper Street; St Stephen's, Canonbury; and St James's, Prebend Street, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by priority will be given to children whose parents'/legal guardians' residential address is the shortest distance from the School's main gates in Fowler Road, London N1 2EP when measured in a straight line. Should there be two or more applications with the same distance, a decision will be made by a random allocation using a computerised system.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 39.8% of pupils at St Mary's CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.483miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Mary's CofE Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at St Mary's CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children, and previously looked after children who have been adopted or subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order.
2Siblings — Children who, at the time of their proposed admission, will have at least one sibling attending the School
3Faith - regular and committed members of named Deanery churches — Children whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) are regular and committed members of any of the following three Islington Deanery Churches: St Mary's, Upper Street; St Stephen's, Canonbury; and St James's, Prebend Street.
4All other applications — All other applications.

If two applications tie: priority will be given to children whose parents'/legal guardians' residential address is the shortest distance from the School's main gates in Fowler Road, London N1 2EP when measured in a straight line. Should there be two or more applications with the same distance, a decision will be made by a random allocation using a computerised system.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Mary's CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Mary's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Mary's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2012 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School?: St Mary's CofE Primary School has 171 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mary's CofE Primary School take?: St Mary's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School located?: St Mary's CofE Primary School is located in London, N1 2EP, Islington.
How do I apply to St Mary's CofE Primary School?: St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Mary's CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Mary's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Mary's CofE Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Mary's CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.483 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Mary's CofE Primary School?: When St Mary's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children, and previously looked after children who have been adopted or subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Children who, at the time of their proposed admission, will have at least one sibling attending the School; 3. Faith - regular and committed members of named Deanery churches — Children whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) are regular and committed members of any of the following three Islington Deanery Churches: St Mary's, Upper Street; St Stephen's, Canonbury; and St James's, Prebend Street, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by priority will be given to children whose parents'/legal guardians' residential address is the shortest distance from the School's main gates in Fowler Road, London N1 2EP when measured in a straight line. Should there be two or more applications with the same distance, a decision will be made by a random allocation using a computerised system.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 39.8% of pupils at St Mary's CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.483miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Mary's CofE Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at St Mary's CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children, and previously looked after children who have been adopted or subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order.
2Siblings — Children who, at the time of their proposed admission, will have at least one sibling attending the School
3Faith - regular and committed members of named Deanery churches — Children whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) are regular and committed members of any of the following three Islington Deanery Churches: St Mary's, Upper Street; St Stephen's, Canonbury; and St James's, Prebend Street.
4All other applications — All other applications.

St Mary's CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Mary's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Mary's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2012 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School?: St Mary's CofE Primary School has 171 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mary's CofE Primary School take?: St Mary's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School located?: St Mary's CofE Primary School is located in London, N1 2EP, Islington.
How do I apply to St Mary's CofE Primary School?: St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Mary's CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Mary's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Mary's CofE Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Mary's CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.483 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Mary's CofE Primary School?: When St Mary's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children, and previously looked after children who have been adopted or subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Children who, at the time of their proposed admission, will have at least one sibling attending the School; 3. Faith - regular and committed members of named Deanery churches — Children whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) are regular and committed members of any of the following three Islington Deanery Churches: St Mary's, Upper Street; St Stephen's, Canonbury; and St James's, Prebend Street, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by priority will be given to children whose parents'/legal guardians' residential address is the shortest distance from the School's main gates in Fowler Road, London N1 2EP when measured in a straight line. Should there be two or more applications with the same distance, a decision will be made by a random allocation using a computerised system.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 39.8% of pupils at St Mary's CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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