Explore other schools in this area
See every school around N1 8PQ on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
City of London Academy Islington
Prebend Street, Islington, London, N1 8PQ, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.6 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
896
Capacity
805
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly considering its GCSE Attainment 8 score places it in the top 76% of schools nationally. While 77% of students progress to university, only 28% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education placements. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 62% recommending the school, suggesting a positive but not overwhelmingly strong community sentiment.
Explore this location
Start from postcode N1 8PQ — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around City of London Academy Islington
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 13 March 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 40.8 | Bottom 24% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 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%. | 28% | Above avg |
Based on 43 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (68 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
School has high expectations
78%
My child makes good progress
74%
Behaviour is good
74%
Good range of subjects
72%
My child feels safe
69%
Progress is communicated
68%
My child is happy
63%
I'd recommend this school
62%
School keeps me informed
54%
School supports development
54%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British27.7%
White Other17.6%
Black African15.5%
Mixed Other10.6%
Other8.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
Asian Bangladeshi4.5%
Black Caribbean3.8%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
Loading map…
51.53622, -0.09765 · N1 8PQ
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is City of London Academy Islington rated by Ofsted?
City of London Academy Islington was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2019.
Is City of London Academy Islington a good school?
City of London Academy Islington scores 59.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 City of London Academy Islington?
Based on 68 Ofsted Parent View responses, City of London Academy Islington receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at City of London Academy Islington in GCSEs?
City of London Academy Islington achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.8. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near N1 8PQ?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near N1 8PQ with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.