St Mary Magdalene Academy
| Type | Other schools / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Liverpool Road Islington London N7 8PG |
| Phone | 02076970123 |
| Reference Number | 134314 |
St Mary Magdalene Academy is performing exceptionally well and has been rated outstanding in multiple areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The school's inclusive and family-oriented environment fosters mutual respect among pupils and staff, leading to industrious and purposeful lessons. Pupils express pride in their school and benefit from a broad and well-implemented curriculum that prepares them for their future education and careers. However, the early years provision is rated as good, indicating potential areas for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1554 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.92%
Girls: 44.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 23 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| 5 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 6 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 7 | 128 | 84 | 212 |
| 8 | 127 | 83 | 210 |
| 9 | 133 | 82 | 215 |
| 10 | 110 | 88 | 198 |
| 11 | 117 | 81 | 198 |
| 12 | 78 | 81 | 159 |
| 13 | 74 | 76 | 150 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 37.8% |
| White, Other | 15.9% |
| African | 11.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.5% |
| White & Asian | 4% |
| Caribbean | 3.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2022 | School inspection |
| 10 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 19 Nov 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2009 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and management that foster a positive school environment
- High academic standards and quality of education across all phases
- Inclusive practices that support pupils with special educational needs
- Exceptional personal development opportunities for pupils
- Strong focus on reading and literacy development
- Engaging extracurricular activities that enhance the learning experience
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 59.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 70.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 77.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 38.83 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.32 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 21.5% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 30% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | ||
| Writing | 6.2 | ||
| Maths | 3.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 40 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 285 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 178 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 237 | 18 |
Previous Years
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