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The Courtyard Islington
Holloway Road, Islington, London, N7 8LT, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.6 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
68
Capacity
72
Ages
13–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this institution offers a supportive environment for students aged 13-19, although its academic performance in GCSEs shows room for improvement, with an Attainment 8 score of 2.0 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school serves a small community of 68 pupils, which can foster a close-knit atmosphere, but parents may want to consider the limited data on academic outcomes when making their decision. Overall, it may suit those looking for a nurturing environment rather than strong exam results.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 2.0 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.8%
White Other11.8%
Mixed Other10.3%
Black African8.8%
Black Caribbean8.8%
Other7.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Location
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51.54808, -0.10677 · N7 8LT
School details
Local authorityIslington
RegionLondon
URN139418
School typeFree schools special
Frequently asked questions
What is The Courtyard Islington rated by Ofsted?
The Courtyard Islington was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2017.
Is The Courtyard Islington a good school?
The Courtyard Islington scores 31.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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 The Courtyard Islington in GCSEs?
The Courtyard Islington achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.0. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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