The New North Academy
URN: 137393 • London N1 8SJ
Overview
- Name
- The New North Academy
- URN
- 137393
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEARNING IN HARMONY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 43.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ffion Evans (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02077043900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 32 Popham Road, London N1 8SJ
Summary
The New North Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Islington, London, with a current enrolment of 169 pupils and a capacity of 315. As part of the Learning in Harmony Trust, the school is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to become ambitious and engaged learners. The academy aims to provide exceptional educational outcomes for all students, fostering resilience, self-discipline, and confidence.
The curriculum at The New North Academy is broad and designed to celebrate diversity, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported. The school has received a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, highlighting the friendly atmosphere created by staff and the commitment to high educational standards through both traditional and creative teaching approaches.
The school day begins at 8.40 am, allowing children time to prepare for their lessons with a welcome activity before registration at 9 am. The academy emphasizes collaboration between staff and parents to provide the best opportunities for students, promoting a community-focused ethos that prioritises learning and personal growth.
The curriculum at The New North Academy is broad and designed to celebrate diversity, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported. The school has received a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, highlighting the friendly atmosphere created by staff and the commitment to high educational standards through both traditional and creative teaching approaches.
The school day begins at 8.40 am, allowing children time to prepare for their lessons with a welcome activity before registration at 9 am. The academy emphasizes collaboration between staff and parents to provide the best opportunities for students, promoting a community-focused ethos that prioritises learning and personal growth.
Useful links
- Grebot Donnelly Ltd (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Click here to find out more about the LiH Trust. (other)
- Working @New North Academy (other)
- Twitter (other)
- Tweets by NewNorthAcademy (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
- Islington
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEARNING IN HARMONY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 169
- Boys
- 90
- Girls
- 79
- FSM %
- 67.70
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 169 | 90 | 79 | 315 | 67.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 212 | 112 | 100 | 315 | 51.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 239 | 125 | 114 | 315 | 58.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 239 | 125 | 114 | 315 | 58.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 281 | 135 | 146 | 420 | 56.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 312 | 156 | 156 | 420 | 32.40 |
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