Best Schools in Islington
182 schools in Islington
Key Facts
- Islington has a total of 182 schools, with 95.8% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Islington outperform the national average, with 67.9% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Islington excel at KS4, achieving a Progress 8 score of 0.26 and Attainment 8 score of 49.63, surpassing the national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively.
- In Islington, 47.3% of primary school pupils and 59.9% of secondary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, significantly higher than the national average of 23.8%, reflecting the area's demographic challenges.
Top Nurseries in Islington
113 nurseries in Islington
Top Primary Schools in Islington
59 primary schools in Islington
Newington Green Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · All-through · Ages 4–19
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
Yerbury Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
Top Secondary Schools in Islington
10 secondary schools in Islington
Lift Beacon High
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
St Aloysius' College
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–19
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · All-through · Ages 4–19
Arts and Media School Islington
Ofsted
Good
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Islington
1 sixth form colleges in Islington
Top Special Schools in Islington
6 special schools in Islington
New River College Secondary
Ofsted
Good
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
Richard Cloudesley School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
New River College Medical
Ofsted
Outstanding
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
Top Independent Schools in Islington
6 independent schools in Islington
St Paul's Waldorf School
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
The Children's House School
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
Dallington School
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Islington | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 97% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 71% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.24 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 51.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £11,660 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.