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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Our governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Head’s Welcome (other)
- Key info and policies (other)
- Term dates (other)
- 27 Oct Autumn half term break (other)
- Admissions timeline (other)
- Admissions (other)
- In-year admissions (other)
- Book your place (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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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