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St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N7 8PG, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.3 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,554
Capacity
1,360
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 5% of schools, this all-through academy demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 59.3 and 82% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 77% of pupils progress to university, with 42% attending top-third institutions, indicating a solid pathway for higher education. While the percentage of students reaching higher standards in KS2 is commendable at 30%, the academy continues to build on its success in preparing students for future academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality 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. | 59.3 | Top 8% 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%. | 82% | Top 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%. | 71% | Top 9% 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%. | 58% | Top 10% 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%. | 53% | Top 10% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 77% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 30% | No UK data |
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%. | 77% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 42% | Top 20% |
Based on 108 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.8%
White Other15.9%
Black African11.1%
Mixed Other7.5%
Asian Bangladeshi4.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Other2.8%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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51.54735, -0.10982 · N7 8PG
School details
Local authorityIslington
RegionLondon
URN134314
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.smmacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary Magdalene Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mary Magdalene Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is St Mary Magdalene Academy a good school?
St Mary Magdalene Academy scores 95.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 St Mary Magdalene Academy in GCSEs?
St Mary Magdalene Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.3. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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