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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street, Islington, London, N1 9QG, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.1 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
880
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE performance, this secondary school offers a strong educational environment, reflected in its Attainment 8 score of 52.7, placing it in the top 20% nationally. A high percentage of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths (75%), and 55% secure a grade 5 or higher. Parent satisfaction is notably strong, with 84% recommending the school, though feedback is based on a limited number of responses.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.7 | Top 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 75% | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 83% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 46% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (75 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
89%
School has high expectations
89%
My child makes good progress
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
My child is happy
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child feels safe
84%
School keeps me informed
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African20.1%
Asian Bangladeshi17.4%
White British16.8%
Other10.7%
White Other8.4%
Mixed Other7.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Black Caribbean3.0%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.53295, -0.11265 · N1 9QG
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School rated by Ofsted?
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School a good school?
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School scores 88.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School?
Based on 75 Ofsted Parent View responses, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in GCSEs?
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.7. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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