New River College Primary is a pupil referral unit in Islington, London, for children and young people aged 5 to 11.
- Ages 5–11
- 2 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 2
- Headteacher
- Mr Nigel Smith (Deputy Headteacher, NRC Primary)
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Islington
- School reference (URN)
- 100388
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Islington council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2013; school remains Good (June 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2023).
Contact and getting there
Cloudesley Square, London, N1 0HN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Bridge Integrated Learning Space Special school · Ages 7–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.0 miles
- New River College Medical Alternative provision · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.3 miles
- Richard Cloudesley School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 miles
By need in Islington: Autism (4) · PMLD (3) · Speech and language (2) · Moderate learning (2)
Questions about New River College Primary
How do I get a place at New River College Primary?
Places at New River College Primary are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Islington council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does New River College Primary take?
Aged 5 to 11, boys and girls.
What is New River College Primary’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is New River College Primary?
Cloudesley Square, London, N1 0HN, in Islington.
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