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City of London Academy Highbury Grove
8 Highbury Grove, Islington, London, N5 2EQ, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.6 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,010
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid percentage of students progressing to university (82%), this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are slightly above the national average, the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or higher in English and Maths is modest at 45%. The school shows promise with a notable entry rate for the EBacc (46%), indicating a focus on a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2022Quality 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. | 45.4 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 46% | Top 33% 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%. | 30% | Top 33% 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%. | 82% | 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%. | 37% | Top 20% |
Based on 49 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African20.5%
White British17.9%
White Other13.1%
Other9.7%
Mixed Other9.6%
Asian Bangladeshi6.8%
Black Caribbean6.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.4%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.54984, -0.09790 · N5 2EQ
School details
Local authorityIslington
RegionLondon
URN144962
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is City of London Academy Highbury Grove rated by Ofsted?
City of London Academy Highbury Grove was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is City of London Academy Highbury Grove a good school?
City of London Academy Highbury Grove scores 44.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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 Highbury Grove in GCSEs?
City of London Academy Highbury Grove achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.4. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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