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Arts and Media School Islington
Turle Road, London, N4 3LS, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.4 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
595
Capacity
780
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 86% nationally. While nearly half of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage reaching grade 5 or higher is lower at 28%. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 21% of schools in the area, indicating room for improvement in overall academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 20 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 38.3 | Bottom 14% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African18.8%
Mixed Other17.8%
White British15.0%
White Other13.1%
Other9.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.6%
Black Caribbean6.9%
Asian Bangladeshi3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Other1.3%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.56707, -0.11589 · N4 3LS
School details
Local authorityIslington
RegionLondon
URN131690
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Arts and Media School Islington rated by Ofsted?
Arts and Media School Islington was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2023.
Is Arts and Media School Islington a good school?
Arts and Media School Islington scores 21.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Arts and Media School Islington in GCSEs?
Arts and Media School Islington achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.3. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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