The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.6
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
15.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.33
Band 4Source: 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
3%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,181
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 35.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Haringey
- Trust
- GREIG CITY ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Paul Sutton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Inspection
December 2004 | Inspection
Location
High Street, Haringey, London, N8 7NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Coleridge Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ashmount Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Whitehall Park School
Primary · 2.0km away
Stroud Green Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery
Independent · 2.3km away
Arts and Media School Islington
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Greig City Academy a selective school?
No. Greig City Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Greig City Academy's Ofsted rating?
Greig City Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Greig City Academy?
Greig City Academy currently has 1,181 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Greig City Academy take?
Greig City Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Greig City Academy?
Greig City Academy is in London, N8 7NU, in the Haringey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Greig City Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Greig City Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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