Grafton Primary School

About Grafton Primary School

Grafton Primary School is a community school in Islington, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 461 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 63.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Islington →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

461 / 522 (88%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Eburne Road, Islington, Islington, N7 6AR

Phone

02072723284

Headteacher

Andrew Turnock

Website

www.graftonschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Grafton Primary School?

Grafton Primary School is a community school in Islington, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Grafton Primary School have?

Grafton Primary School has 461 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Grafton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Grafton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2023).

How does Grafton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Grafton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Grafton Primary School?

Grafton Primary School is located at Eburne Road, Islington, Islington, N7 6AR.