Robert Blair School and Children's Centre is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Islington). It has about 230 boys and girls aged between 0 and 11. In May 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Progress, Disadvantaged pupils and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Environment and Attendance.
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Admissions:Excellent. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high.
Progress:Above average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Above average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is excellent.
Attainment:Above average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation:Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Environment:Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Finances:Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit