Eburne Road, Holloway, London N7 6AR
10 simple reasons to choose Grafton Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Holloway.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Grafton Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Holloway and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Islington LEA.
On average, 28.5 pupils per class and 24.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, rather than integrated. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross curricular projects.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and an orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
Find another school near Grafton Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Channing Junior School (1.4 miles); Highgate Junior School & Pre-Prep (1.9 miles); The Cavendish School (2 miles).
State Primary Schools
St John's Upper Holloway Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles); Gillespie Primary School (0.8 miles); Parkwood Primary School (1 mile).
Independent Senior Schools
Channing School (1.4 miles); North Bridge House Senior Canonbury (1.6 miles); Highgate School (1.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
City and Islington College (0.4 miles); Acland Burghley School (1 mile); St Aloysius RC College (1.2 miles).