Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
URN: 100434 • London EC1Y 8JA
Overview
- Name
- Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
- URN
- 100434
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Fiona MacCorquodale (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02077864800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 101 Whitecross Street, London EC1Y 8JA
Summary
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre, located in the heart of Islington, London, serves a diverse community with a current enrolment of 298 pupils, against a capacity of 450. As a community school, it offers a mixed-gender education for children aged 5 to 11 years and also provides early years services for children aged 0 to 4. The school is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
The curriculum at Prior Weston is designed to be broad and balanced, emphasising not only academic achievement but also personal growth. The school aims to instil values such as resilience, curiosity, and respect, ensuring that students are well-prepared for life in modern Britain. Special educational needs and disabilities are supported, and parents are encouraged to engage in their children's learning journey.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (40%), Prior Weston prioritises community involvement and support. The Head Teacher, who has extensive local experience, fosters a welcoming atmosphere, reinforcing the school's commitment to being a central part of the community it serves.
The curriculum at Prior Weston is designed to be broad and balanced, emphasising not only academic achievement but also personal growth. The school aims to instil values such as resilience, curiosity, and respect, ensuring that students are well-prepared for life in modern Britain. Special educational needs and disabilities are supported, and parents are encouraged to engage in their children's learning journey.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (40%), Prior Weston prioritises community involvement and support. The Head Teacher, who has extensive local experience, fosters a welcoming atmosphere, reinforcing the school's commitment to being a central part of the community it serves.
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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
- 0 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 298
- Boys
- 165
- Girls
- 133
- FSM %
- 40.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 298 | 165 | 133 | 450 | 40.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 305 | 170 | 135 | 450 | 38.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 362 | 194 | 168 | 450 | 38.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 362 | 194 | 168 | 450 | 38.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 373 | 196 | 177 | 450 | 41.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 424 | 223 | 201 | 450 | 29.10 |
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