- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Church of England
- Has a sixth form
Results well above the England average, low absence.
434 first choices, 171 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 1,561
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Secondary schools in Islington
All 21 secondary schools in Islington. Narrow them down, then shortlist up to four to compare.
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
- Boys
- Has a sixth form
Results well above the Islington average, low absence.
235 first choices, 173 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.5
Islington 47.1England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 1,152
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.2
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
- Girls
Results well above the Islington average, low absence.
166 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.0
Islington 47.1England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 888
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Girls
- Has a sixth form
Results well above the Islington average, low absence.
98 first choices, 136 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.2
Islington 47.1England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 733
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.5
- Ofsted:Good
- Catholic
- Has a sixth form
Results above the Islington average, low absence.
54 first choices, 86 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.5
Islington 47.1England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 341
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.7
- Ofsted:Good
- Has a sixth form
Results close to the Islington average, low absence.
69 first choices, 102 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.5
Islington 47.1England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 641
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Has a sixth form
Results close to the Islington average, high absence.
106 first choices, 136 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
Islington 47.1England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 852
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
- Ofsted:Good
- Has a sixth form
Results below the Islington average.
98 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.0
Islington 47.1England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%Islington 9.7%
- Pupils
- 892
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the Islington average, high absence.
61 first choices, 99 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.2
Islington 47.1England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 577
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the Islington average, high absence.
39 first choices, 85 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1634.8
Islington 47.1England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 414
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.3
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
N1 2nq · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
- Has a sixth form
Independent school. Results well above the Islington average.
Attainment 8 at 1670.0
Islington 47.1England 46.2
- Days missed
- –Islington 9.7%
- Pupils
- 195
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Richard Cloudesley School
London, N1 8RE · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Has a nursery
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.2%
- Pupils
- 109
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
London, N1 0HY · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 32
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.3
The Bridge School
London, N7 9LD · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Has a nursery
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.8%
- Pupils
- 260
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.0
The Pears Family School
London, N1 9JH · All-through · Ages 5 to 14
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- –
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
New River College Medical
London, N1 0TJ · PRU · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 28
- Pupils per teacher
- 3.9
New River College Secondary
London, N7 8RH · PRU · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 26
- Pupils per teacher
- 3.5
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
London, N5 2EG · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 130
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.8
St Paul's Waldorf School
London, N1 2QH · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 14
- ISI:Inspected
- Has a nursery
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –Islington 9.7%
- Pupils
- 214
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Bridge Keystone
London, N19 3DL · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 19.6%
- Pupils
- 56
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
The Courtyard Islington
London, N7 8LT · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 19.1%
- Pupils
- 76
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.0
- Secondary schools21including 6 special
- Attainment 8 at 1647.1England 46.2
- Good or Outstanding100%of graded schools ·
- Faith schools2 of 211 Catholic, 1 Church of England
- With a nursery class3take children from 2 or 3
- Free school meals54.0%of pupils get them
The big picture
How Islington's secondary schools spread out
Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.
Attainment 8 at 16
Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.
Days missed
Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.
Ofsted grades in Islington
The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 13 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.
- Outstanding: 3 of 8
- Good: 5 of 8
- Requires improvement: 0 of 8
- Inadequate: 0 of 8
Before you apply
Four things worth knowing in Islington
Some are faith schools.
2 of the 21 secondary schools in Islington have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.
Show schools with no religious characterApply by 31 October.
Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.
Check how old the Ofsted grade is.
Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.
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About these schools
Secondary schools in Islington, explained
There are 21 secondary schools in Islington, teaching 9,177 children. 4 are run by the council and 11 are academies or free schools. Among them are 6 special and 2 independent schools.
100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 3 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.
Pupils in Islington scored an average Attainment 8 of 47.1 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.
54.0% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £13,826 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 27.2% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.
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Questions
Questions parents ask
How many secondary schools are in Islington?
There are 21 secondary schools in Islington, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Islington?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Islington on Eduscope are St Mary Magdalene Academy, Central Foundation Boys' School and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Islington?
Islington has 3 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in Islington ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Islington secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Islington is 14:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Islington?
When choosing a secondary school in Islington, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 21 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.