The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 896
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 61.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Laurence Glees (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Prebend Street, Islington, London, N1 8PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPrior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Primary · 1.6km away
Charterhouse Square School
Independent · 1.8km away
City of London School for Girls
Independent · 1.9km away
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Fashion Retail Academy
Miscellaneous · 2.2km away
City Junior School
Independent · 2.2km away
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Special school · 2.2km away
St Paul's Cathedral School
Independent · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is City of London Academy Islington a selective school?
No. City of London Academy Islington is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is City of London Academy Islington's Ofsted rating?
City of London Academy Islington was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend City of London Academy Islington?
City of London Academy Islington currently has 896 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does City of London Academy Islington take?
City of London Academy Islington caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is City of London Academy Islington?
City of London Academy Islington is in London, N1 8PQ, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does City of London Academy Islington have a sixth form?
Yes, City of London Academy Islington has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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