St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in London (Islington).
Location
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St Joan of Arc is a dynamic, two form entry school situated in the heart of Highbury. We are a Roman Catholic Primary School which welcomes families of all faiths, or none, into our school community.
We set a high bar when it comes to behaviour and while we expect all our children to engage with learning, with our staff and with our excellent facilities while here, we are devoted to ensuring each child gets what they need to reach their full potential. We welcome all parents into our school community and invite you to.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Choir
- Coding
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Music
- Rugby
- Swimming
Key facts
- URN
- 100449
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Islington
- Constituency
- Islington North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rebecca Eaves | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Caroline Piers | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Lindsay Christie | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Fr Alexander Balzanella | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Carolina Marenco | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Aine Stewart | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Diarmaid Ward | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Louise Montgomery Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Professor Fabio Petito Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Fr Gerard King Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Liam McCormick Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Vanessa Pazos Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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