Ashmount Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Ashmount Primary School currently has around 395 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 40.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.7%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 25.1%. other white pupils make up about 21.3% , followed by african at 10.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Crouch Hill Park, London, N8 9EG
Website: www.ashmountprimaryschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 02072727145
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Islington
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Anthony Carmel
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100432

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/05/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 450
Number of Pupils: 395
Number of Boys: 209
Number of Girls: 186

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British25.10%99
Other White21.30%84
African10.40%41
Other Mixed10.10%40
Other (any other ethnic group)6.30%25
Caribbean5.80%23
Bangladeshi5.60%22
White and Black Caribbean5.10%20
White and Black African3.30%13
White and Asian2.80%11
Other Black1.50%6
Unclassified1.00%4
Other Asian1.00%4
Irish0.50%2
Indian0.30%1
Chinese0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.1)
Writing: Above Average (1.8)
Maths: Average (-1.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
63%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
16%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF
3out of 4 229 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 1,186 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Stroud Green Pre-School Centre
Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD
- not rated 1,387 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD
4out of 4 2,415 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ashmount Primary School
Crouch Hill Park , 83 Crouch Hill N8 9EG
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Coleridge Primary School
Crouch End Hill , Hornsey N8 8DN
- not rated 343 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School
Oakington Way , N8 9EP
- not rated 384 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Gildas' Catholic Junior School
Oakington Way , N8 9EP
- not rated 384 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Coleridge Infant School
Crescent Road , Hornsey N8 8AT
- not rated 385 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU
3out of 4 796 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls
Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU
- not rated 822 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Arts and Media School Islington
Turle Road , N4 3LS
3out of 4 1,016 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
George Orwell School
Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS
- not rated 1,016 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Highgate Wood Secondary School
Montenotte Road , N8 8RN
3out of 4 1,160 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City and Islington College
383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN
- not rated 2,043 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , N5 2AG
- not rated 3,215 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beehive School
Ground Floor , Arkansas House N19 3SZ
- not rated 259 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Classes Francophones De Londres
Islington Branch , Arkansas House N19 3SZ
- not rated 259 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Mountview Theatre School
104 Crouch Hill , N8 9EA
- not rated 376 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kestrel House School
104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA
- not rated 376 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holly Park Montessori School
Holly Park Methodist Church , Crouch Hill N4 4BY
- not rated 456 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.