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Greig City Academy
High Street, Hornsey, Haringey, London, N8 7NU, Haringey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.0 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,181
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this secondary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.6 is above average nationally, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 50%, which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, 68% of students progress to university, although only 8% attend top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 27 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 41.6 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 99 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (83 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child feels safe
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
87%
School has high expectations
86%
School keeps me informed
83%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other30.2%
Black African19.3%
Other12.5%
Black Caribbean9.7%
White British7.2%
Mixed Other5.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.58739, -0.11770 · N8 7NU
School details
Local authorityHaringey
RegionLondon
URN133386
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.greigcityacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Greig City Academy rated by Ofsted?
Greig City Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2019.
Is Greig City Academy a good school?
Greig City Academy scores 57.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 Greig City Academy?
Based on 83 Ofsted Parent View responses, Greig City Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Greig City Academy in GCSEs?
Greig City Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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