Gillespie Primary School
Community school
London, N5 1LH
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 4% in England
5 of 39 in Islington
Pupils
227
First preferences per place
1.90
2026/27
Absence
3.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 83% | 89% | 89% | |
| Higher standard | 7% | 18% | 26% | |
| Reading | 90% | 93% | 89% | |
| Writing | 83% | 89% | 93% | |
| Maths | 93% | 93% | 96% |
Nearby primary schools
- St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School · 0.1 mi · Good · Top 18% in England
- Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre · 0.2 mi · Not judged · Top 11% in England
- St Joan of Arc RC Primary School · 0.3 mi · No rating · Top 16% in England
- Parkwood Primary School · 0.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 40% in England
- Pakeman Primary School · 0.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 38% in England
- Pooles Park Primary School · 0.6 mi · Inadequate
Best primary schools in Islington · Best primary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Gillespie Primary School is in Gillespie Road (typical home £800,000, crime high).
What is Gillespie Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gillespie Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Gillespie Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Gillespie Primary School is in the top 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.