Primary Schools in East Canonbury/De Beauvoir, London

[IslingtonMam]

We are looking at schools in the area for 2020 and nursery at a school in 2019 for my son.
Please share your experiences with:
Rotherfiled School - closest but worst stats
Shoreditch Park - good impression at open night but stats ok
Our Lady and St Joseph’s catholic school - furthest away but best stats.
Thank you, dear mums 🌹

Hi there! As I’m sure you know, getting a place in a nursery class doesn’t guarantee getting a place at the school. So bear in mind that you might have to change after the nursery year—or want to, as another local school may improve and become your new first choice.

I know a family with a DC at Shoreditch Park who are very happy with it. I do get the impression it’s quite strict though. You can wait to see if their results improve. You could also look at St Mary’s CofE in Islington, which has had excellent SATs for the last few years.

SAT results can change a lot from year to year. The standard advice is to tour all the schools you’re interested in and choose the one you think will be the best fit for your DC.

Dear Terentia, this is most helpful advice. Thank you!
I have not looked at St Mary's, but am looking now. I wonder if it matters that neither me or DH are not catholic, but other Christian denomination.
I understand results and the cohorts change every year. I am making sure I will visit all schools, it is an eye-opener.

Do look carefully at the entry requirements for individual church schools. They can be quite specific and tricky, ie parish boundaries, attendance at services , baptism etc.