Parkwood Primary School
URN: 100259 • LONDON N4 2HQ
Overview
- Name
- Parkwood Primary School
- URN
- 100259
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Thomas (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02088025366
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queen's Drive, LONDON N4 2HQ
Summary
Parkwood Primary School is a community school located in Finsbury Park, London, serving a diverse population of 197 pupils from over 40 nationalities. The school is committed to treating each child as an individual and fostering their unique talents and abilities. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity, Parkwood aims to ensure that every child makes significant progress, regardless of their starting point.
The curriculum includes a focus on Spanish language learning, supported by the school's accreditation as a Spanish International School. Pupils engage in Spanish lessons from Nursery through Year 6 and participate in cultural experiences, including a residential trip to Spain for Year 5 students. The school also promotes a holistic approach to education, offering forest school classes and various extracurricular activities to enhance children's learning experiences.
Parkwood's ethos is built on collaboration and community, encouraging positive relationships among pupils, staff, and families. The school has established a house system to foster teamwork and responsibility, alongside a family dining system that promotes social interaction and respect among students. Overall, Parkwood Primary School strives to create a nurturing environment that supports the wellbeing and development of all its pupils.
The curriculum includes a focus on Spanish language learning, supported by the school's accreditation as a Spanish International School. Pupils engage in Spanish lessons from Nursery through Year 6 and participate in cultural experiences, including a residential trip to Spain for Year 5 students. The school also promotes a holistic approach to education, offering forest school classes and various extracurricular activities to enhance children's learning experiences.
Parkwood's ethos is built on collaboration and community, encouraging positive relationships among pupils, staff, and families. The school has established a house system to foster teamwork and responsibility, alongside a family dining system that promotes social interaction and respect among students. Overall, Parkwood Primary School strives to create a nurturing environment that supports the wellbeing and development of all its pupils.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Forest school classes in Nursery and Reception, as well as year 1 and 2 (other)
- Additional Spanish learning through art and DT, linked to curriculum learning (other)
- A whole range of afterschool clubs (including breakfast club and bookable afterschool club until 6pm) (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hackney
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 197
- Boys
- 104
- Girls
- 93
- FSM %
- 46.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-07-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 197 | 104 | 93 | 240 | 46.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 205 | 102 | 103 | 240 | 42.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 196 | 99 | 97 | 240 | 32.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 196 | 99 | 97 | 240 | 32.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 205 | 105 | 100 | 240 | 33.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 209 | 102 | 107 | 240 | 26.70 |
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