The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.7
8.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
12.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
83%
Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 880
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 58.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Ms Sarah Beagley (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Donegal Street, Islington, London, N1 9QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Special school · 1.3km away
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
City Junior School
Independent · 1.5km away
Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Independent · 1.6km away
Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury
Independent · 1.6km away
Charterhouse Square School
Independent · 1.7km away
Guildhouse School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School a selective school?
No. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School's Ofsted rating?
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School?
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School currently has 880 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School take?
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School?
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School is in London, N1 9QG, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School have a sixth form?
No, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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