Pakeman Primary School is a larger-than-average-sized primary school situated in the Finsbury Park ward of Islington. The very large majority of pupils are from minority ethnic groups and the predominant groups are Turkish, Somali, Bengali and White British. The percentage of pupils who speak English as an additional language is significantly above average and a small minority of pupils are in the early stages of learning English. The percentage of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and the proportion with a statement of special educational needs is well above average. Their needs relate mainly to learning difficulties with some emotional and behavioural difficulties. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is well above average. Mobility is very high and many pupils join and leave other than at the usual times. The Early Years Foundation Stage provision is in a Nursery and two Reception classes. There is a breakfast club and an after-school club on the school site. This provision is managed by the governing body.
