Located in London, Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

Christ The King Catholic Primary School currently has around 254 pupils on roll, which is about 56% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.9% boys and 44.1% girls. Around 60.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.9%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 29.1%. other mixed pupils make up about 18.1% , followed by other white at 14.6%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: 55 Tollington Park, London, N4 3QW
Website: www.ctks.co.uk/
Telephone: 02072725987
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Islington
Headteacher / Principal: Mr John Lane
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100450

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 29/01/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 451
Number of Pupils: 254
Number of Boys: 142
Number of Girls: 112

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African29.10%74
Other Mixed18.10%46
Other White14.60%37
White British13.80%35
Caribbean8.70%22
Other (any other ethnic group)4.30%11
White and Black Caribbean3.90%10
Other Black3.10%8
White and Black African1.60%4
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)1.20%3
White and Asian0.80%2
Irish0.80%2
Indian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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: Well Below Average (-4.2)
Writing: Average (-0.4)
Maths: Well Below Average (-3.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
50%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
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
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 126 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Stroud Green Pre-School Centre
Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD
- not rated 540 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF
3out of 4 1,064 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD
4out of 4 2,441 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
55 Tollington Park , N4 3QW
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Poole's Park Junior School
Lennox Road , Finsbury Park N4 3NW
- not rated 270 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Poole's Park Infant School
Lennox Road , Finsbury Park N4 3NW
- not rated 270 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Pooles Park Primary School
Lennox Road , Finsbury Park N4 3NW
- not rated 270 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Pooles Park Primary School
Lennox Road , Finsbury Park N4 3NW
1out of 4 270 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Arts and Media School Islington
Turle Road , N4 3LS
3out of 4 107 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
George Orwell School
Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS
- not rated 107 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU
3out of 4 1,105 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls
Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU
- not rated 1,118 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
St Aloysius' College
Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY
3out of 4 1,840 yd Academy converter 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 1,172 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , N5 2AG
- not rated 2,092 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
4out of 4 2,343 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newcourt Centre Christian School
1-3 Regina Road , Finsbury Park N4 3PT
- not rated 325 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Holly Park Montessori School
Holly Park Methodist Church , Crouch Hill N4 4BY
- not rated 755 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
London Meridian Primary and Secondary School
67-83 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway N7 6BU
- not rated 768 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bridge Satellite Provision
Duncombe Road , N19 3DL
3out of 4 1,125 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Beehive School
Ground Floor , Arkansas House N19 3SZ
- not rated 1,254 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.