The short version
Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
- 70% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 129
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 69.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Mrs Cerys Normanton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
11 Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hanover Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Thomas Fairchild Community School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hoxton Garden Primary
Primary · 2.0km away
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Secondary · 2.1km away
The ArtsXchange
Free school · 2.1km away
The Gower School
Independent · 2.2km away
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Samuel Rhodes MLD School's Ofsted rating?
Samuel Rhodes MLD School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Samuel Rhodes MLD School?
Samuel Rhodes MLD School currently has 129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Samuel Rhodes MLD School take?
Samuel Rhodes MLD School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Samuel Rhodes MLD School?
Samuel Rhodes MLD School is in London, N5 2EG, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Samuel Rhodes MLD School have a sixth form?
Yes, Samuel Rhodes MLD School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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