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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, Archway, London, N19 3EU, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.8 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
642
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with its GCSE Attainment 8 score, which places it in the top 78% nationally. While 57% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 33% reach grade 5 or above. The school's EBacc entry rate stands at 44%, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum, although the LocaleIQ score suggests it faces some challenges compared to its peers.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2024Quality 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. | 40.3 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 44% | Top 38% 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%. | 28% | Top 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African29.3%
White Other18.1%
Other13.7%
Black Caribbean8.1%
Asian Bangladeshi6.7%
White British6.1%
Mixed Other5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
Black Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.56797, -0.12944 · N19 3EU
School details
Local authorityIslington
RegionLondon
URN143659
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is City of London Academy, Highgate Hill rated by Ofsted?
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2024.
Is City of London Academy, Highgate Hill a good school?
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill scores 28.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 City of London Academy, Highgate Hill in GCSEs?
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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