The Courtyard Islington
| Type | Special School / Free schools special |
| Age Range | 13-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Holloway Road Islington London N7 8LT |
| Phone | 02038596350 |
| Reference Number | 139418 |
St Mary Magdalene Academy: The Courtyard continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing a good education for its pupils, with strong support and high expectations from staff. Pupils feel secure and valued, praised for their individual qualities while engaging in a broad curriculum that includes a focus on personal development and well-being. The school champions diversity and inclusion, enabling pupils to thrive within a positive environment. The successful integration of strategies to support pupils' emotional development and learning is noteworthy in helping them navigate their educational journey.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 68 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.76%
Girls: 38.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 10 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 11 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 12 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 13 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 36.8% |
| White, Other | 11.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 10.3% |
| African | 8.8% |
| Caribbean | 8.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.4% |
| Unclassified | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 09 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong support and positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Ambitious and broad curriculum tailored to individual needs.
- Effective support for pupils' emotional development.
- High prioritization of reading with diverse literature.
- Engagement of pupils in various extracurricular activities.
- Staff feel well-supported and valued.
- Strong culture of safeguarding across the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clarity in identifying key knowledge required for complex tasks.
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