Newington Green Primary School

URN: 131325 • London N16 8NP

Overview

Name
Newington Green Primary School
URN
131325
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mairead McDonnell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02072543092
Website
Visit
Address
Matthias Road, London N16 8NP

Summary

Newington Green Primary School is a mixed community school located in Islington, London, with a current enrolment of 459 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 450. The school has a rich historical background, having been established on the site since 1784, where notable figures like Mary Wollstonecraft contributed to its legacy in education. The school aims to foster critical thinking and influential leaders among its students, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education.

The school operates a two-form entry system, offering a Nursery and 2 Year Old Provision, and is dedicated to providing a broad curriculum that engages students in enjoyable and effective learning experiences. Newington Green Primary School was graded as Outstanding in July 2024, highlighting its focus on continuous improvement and excellence in teaching.

Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with an emphasis on engaging families in the learning process. The school promotes values such as aiming high, doing one’s best, and caring for one another, creating a supportive environment for both students and their families.

Key details

LA
Islington
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
450
Pupils
459
Boys
223
Girls
236
FSM %
57.20
Open date
1997-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 459 223 236 450 57.20
2024-09-11 414 198 216 450 57.00
2023-09-11 427 196 231 450 46.00
2022-09-11 427 196 231 450 46.00
2021-09-11 420 193 227 450 46.70
2020-09-11 431 200 231 450 36.10

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