William Tyndale Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

William Tyndale Primary School currently has around 447 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 25.3% 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 3.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.2%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 34.5%. white british pupils make up about 27.7%

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

School Information

Address: Upper Street, London, N1 2GG
Website: www.williamtyndale-islington.co.uk/
Telephone: 02072266803
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Islington
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Sophie Gavalda
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 137566

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 450
Number of Pupils: 447
Number of Boys: 217
Number of Girls: 230

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White34.50%154
White British27.70%124
Other Mixed8.50%38
White and Asian4.70%21
African4.00%18
Other (any other ethnic group)3.80%17
Unclassified3.10%14
White and Black African2.70%12
White and Black Caribbean2.50%11
Bangladeshi1.80%8
Chinese1.80%8
Indian1.80%8
Other Black1.60%7
Caribbean0.90%4
Other Asian0.40%2
Pakistani0.20%1
Irish0.00%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: Above Average (2.1)
Writing: Average (0.5)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
78%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
22%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
110.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH
4out of 4 1,624 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF
4out of 4 1,726 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 2,498 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG
4out of 4 2,633 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Christopher's Nursery School
Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR
- not rated 2,771 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
William Tyndale Primary School
Upper Street , N1 2GG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
William Tyndale Primary School
Upper Street , N1 2GG
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP
3out of 4 308 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Canonbury Junior School
Canonbury Road , N1 2UT
- not rated 351 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Canonbury Infants' School
Canonbury Road , N1 2UT
- not rated 351 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of London Academy Islington
Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ
4out of 4 762 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islington Green School
Prebend Street , N1 8PQ
- not rated 762 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ
3out of 4 976 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Highbury Grove School
8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ
- not rated 976 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Highbury Fields School
Highbury Hill , N5 1AR
4out of 4 1,302 yd Community school No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , N5 2AG
- not rated 1,340 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Tech City College
263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX
- not rated 1,474 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Hackney Community College
Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ
- not rated 2,157 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsway College
Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB
- not rated 2,266 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 2,269 yd Further education Not Applicable 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 4 909 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
William Tyndale Class Base (South)
C/O William Tyndale School , Sable Street N1 2AQ
- not rated 0 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
6-9 Canonbury Place , Islington N1 2NQ
- not rated 345 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
London Scandinavian School
Curran House , 3 Highbury Crescent N5 1RN
- not rated 628 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Thornhill Class Base (West)
C/O Thornhill School , Thornhill Road N1 1HX
- not rated 671 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rosemary Sld School
75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW
- not rated 736 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.