City of London Primary Academy, Islington

URN: 143020 • London EC1Y 0AE

Overview

Name
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
URN
143020
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
75.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kim Clapham (since 2025)
Telephone
02075040556
Website
Visit
Address
15 Baltic Street West, London EC1Y 0AE

Summary

City of London Primary Academy, Islington (COLPAI) is a mixed, non-selective free school located in London, serving 317 pupils with a capacity of 458. The academy prides itself on providing an 'Outstanding' educational experience, focusing on academic excellence, pastoral care, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities. The school aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs, receive a world-class education.

The curriculum at COLPAI is ambitious and carefully sequenced, designed to engage pupils and prepare them for future educational stages. Teachers leverage their strong subject knowledge to facilitate clear learning, encouraging students to be enthusiastic and achieve their best. The school emphasizes the importance of good home-school links, actively involving parents in their children's education to help close the attainment gap.

Situated near the Barbican, COLPAI is committed to creating a vibrant community where every child is valued and respected. The academy's ethos is rooted in high expectations for both staff and pupils, fostering a calm and purposeful environment conducive to learning and personal development.

Key details

LA
Islington
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
458
Pupils
317
Boys
164
Girls
153
FSM %
24.60
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 317 164 153 458 24.60
2024-09-11 312 156 156 458 24.70
2023-09-11 222 99 123 458 21.60
2022-09-11 222 99 123 458 21.60
2021-09-11 153 66 87 458 17.00
2020-09-11 100 33 67 458 14.00

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