- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
57 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1189%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 227
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Schools in N5, Highbury
A postcode district in Islington
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: N5, Highbury is a postcode district in Islington with 4 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries184 primary · 3 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All N5, Highbury primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in N5, Highbury
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in N5, Highbury
4 in N5, Highbury, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
41 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 427
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
28 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.8
Top Secondary Schools in N5, Highbury
3 in N5, Highbury, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
98 first choices, 136 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 733
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
98 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 892
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.4
Nurseries in N5, Highbury
10 in N5, Highbury, highest Ofsted grade first
Aberdeen Park Nursery
London, N5 2LJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Be Me Day Nursery Highbury
London, N5 1GF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Be Me Day Nursery Melody Lane
London, N5 2BQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in N5, Highbury
4 in N5, Highbury, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
98 first choices, 136 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 733
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
98 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 892
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.4
The London Screen Academy
London, N5 2AG · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 867
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.8
Special Schools in N5, Highbury
1 in N5, Highbury. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
London, N5 2EG · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
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
The map
See them as a listEvery school in N5, Highbury, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding9
- Good8
- Not graded yet1
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every N5, Highbury school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
N5, Highbury has 18 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in N5, Highbury
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about N5, Highbury
Nearby areas
How many schools are in N5, Highbury?
N5, Highbury has 18 schools, including 4 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in N5, Highbury?
The highest-ranked schools in N5, Highbury on Eduscope are Gillespie Primary School, Highbury Fields School, St Joan of Arc RC Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in N5, Highbury?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in N5, Highbury by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.