The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.3
15.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
28.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 137 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,554
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Trust
- HIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Reardon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N7 8PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Secondary · 1.6km away
The Gower School
Independent · 1.7km away
Winton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hanover Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Thomas Fairchild Community School
Primary · 2.0km away
The ArtsXchange
Free school · 2.1km away
Edith Neville Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Mary Magdalene Academy a selective school?
No. St Mary Magdalene Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Mary Magdalene Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Magdalene Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary Magdalene Academy?
St Mary Magdalene Academy currently has 1,554 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary Magdalene Academy take?
St Mary Magdalene Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is St Mary Magdalene Academy?
St Mary Magdalene Academy is in London, N7 8PG, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary Magdalene Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Mary Magdalene Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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