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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 447 |
| Number of Boys: | 217 |
| Number of Girls: | 230 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 34.50% | 154 |
| White British | 27.70% | 124 |
| Other Mixed | 8.50% | 38 |
| White and Asian | 4.70% | 21 |
| African | 4.00% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.80% | 17 |
| Unclassified | 3.10% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 8 |
| Chinese | 1.80% | 8 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 8 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.