The London Screen Academy

The London Screen Academy has received an outstanding rating across all aspects of its educational provision during its first inspection. The academy, which opened in 2019, uniquely focuses on the creative arts, specifically film and television, and offers students a plethora of industry-related experiences, including masterclasses and work placements. The leadership and governance of the academy are robust, with high expectations set for both students' academic achievements and their professional behavior. The school displays a commitment to inclusivity and the mental well-being of its students, ensuring a supportive learning environment that celebrates diversity.

Strengths

• Exceptional mentoring support from industry professionals
• Strong partnerships with industry for student opportunities
• High-quality career guidance tailored to the film and television industry
• Effective tracking of student progress with constructive feedback
• Inclusive community that embraces diversity and equality
• High standards of behavior and professionalism among students
• Ambitious and well-designed curriculum preparing students for future careers

Areas for Improvement

• Tracking of progress towards EHC plan outcomes needs improvement

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at The London Screen Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 7.3%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 The London Screen Academy had 20.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 6.7% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.1%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26, 23.5% of pupils at The London Screen Academy were on SEN support (nationally 14.1%) and 4.2% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 3.5%).

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded secondary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 The London Screen Academy received £10,153 and spent £9,792 for each of its 863 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,645,000 (£1,907 per pupil).

Across all 2 schools of Day One Trust, income was £10,818 and spending £10,800 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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The London Screen Academy is part of Day One Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:

• East London Arts & Music London

What is The London Screen Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for The London Screen Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2023.

When was The London Screen Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

The London Screen Academy was last inspected in July 2023.

How many pupils does The London Screen Academy have?

The London Screen Academy has 867 pupils on roll.

What age range does The London Screen Academy cover?

The London Screen Academy for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is The London Screen Academy?

The London Screen Academy is at Highbury Grove, London, N5 2AG.