City of London Academy Islington
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Prebend Street Islington London N1 8PQ |
| Phone | 02072268611 |
| Reference Number | 135587 |
City of London Academy Islington has effectively maintained the high standards observed during its previous inspection. The school fosters a positive learning environment where pupils engage willingly in their studies and extracurricular activities, indicating strong academic outcomes, particularly at the end of Year 11 and in the sixth form. The leadership has established clear behavioral expectations, and pupils exhibit respectful behavior while contributing actively to school life. The school is part of a larger trust, which has supported its operations, and this is noted during its first ungraded inspection since being rated outstanding in March 2019.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 896 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.02%
Girls: 44.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 61.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 39% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 81 | 81 | 162 |
| 8 | 89 | 72 | 161 |
| 9 | 91 | 69 | 160 |
| 10 | 85 | 77 | 162 |
| 11 | 87 | 73 | 160 |
| 12 | 36 | 15 | 51 |
| 13 | 24 | 16 | 40 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 27.7% |
| White, Other | 17.6% |
| African | 15.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 10.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.7% |
| Caribbean | 3.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 13 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 06 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and clarity in presenting new information.
- The curriculum is ambitious and broad, catering well to a range of pupil needs.
- Pupils have many opportunities for leadership and community involvement.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with SEND, contributing to their curriculum knowledge.
- The school has a robust approach to careers education and independent advice.
Areas for Improvement
- Support strategies for some pupils with SEND may not always ensure appropriate task difficulty.
- Instances of repeated suspensions disrupt learning and hinder catching up.
- Checks on pupils' understanding in some subjects are not consistently effective.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.23 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.49 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 142 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 104 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 119 | 30 |
Previous Years
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| Employment | |
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