Gillespie Primary School
URN: 100405 • London N5 1LH
Overview
- Name
- Gillespie Primary School
- URN
- 100405
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Owen (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02072266840
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gillespie Road, London N5 1LH
Summary
Gillespie Primary School is a mixed community school located in Highbury, London, serving 208 pupils with a capacity of 236. The school is committed to fostering a vibrant and diverse environment where children from various backgrounds can thrive. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, “Growing Together,” which reflects its dedication to creating an inspiring and supportive educational journey for both students and adults.
The curriculum at Gillespie Primary School is designed to be innovative and creative, encouraging children to engage with their learning in meaningful ways. The school actively promotes partnerships with the wider community, enhancing the educational experience through various initiatives and events. Recent activities have included STEM workshops, sports competitions, and interactive history lessons, all aimed at enriching students' learning.
Gillespie Primary School also places a strong emphasis on support and collaboration, with programs such as Reading Buddies that foster peer learning and social interaction. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where every child can develop academically, socially, and emotionally. For more information, visit their website at www.gillespie.islington.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Gillespie Primary School is designed to be innovative and creative, encouraging children to engage with their learning in meaningful ways. The school actively promotes partnerships with the wider community, enhancing the educational experience through various initiatives and events. Recent activities have included STEM workshops, sports competitions, and interactive history lessons, all aimed at enriching students' learning.
Gillespie Primary School also places a strong emphasis on support and collaboration, with programs such as Reading Buddies that foster peer learning and social interaction. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where every child can develop academically, socially, and emotionally. For more information, visit their website at www.gillespie.islington.sch.uk.
Useful links
- The Governor Role & FGB Minutes (governance)
- Being a Governor (governance)
- Gillespie’s Governors (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- Add to Timely Calendar (calendar)
- Add to other calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
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
- Islington
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 99
- FSM %
- 13.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 109 | 99 | 236 | 13.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 219 | 108 | 111 | 236 | 14.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 114 | 115 | 236 | 19.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 114 | 115 | 239 | 19.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 228 | 111 | 117 | 239 | 16.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 236 | 116 | 120 | 239 | 16.00 |
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