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Islington secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 49, above England's 41, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 86% nationally. North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School, St Mary Magdalene Academy, and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School are among the highest-performing options serving families across Angel, Canonbury, and Highbury. While North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School is a top-ranked independent option, St Mary Magdalene Academy leads among state schools with strong GCSE results. With 12 schools in the borough, most families find places within 1.1 miles for popular schools. Use the interactive map to explore last distance offered and compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | City of London Academy, Highgate Hill | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Arts and Media School Islington | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Highbury Fields School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
| #7 | City of London Academy Highbury Grove | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Aloysius' College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Boys | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Mary Magdalene Academy | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | 9.7/10Elite |
| #11 | Lift Beacon High | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
| #10 | City of London Academy Islington | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 9.6/10Elite |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Pears Family School | State | All-through | 5-14 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • All-through • 5-14 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Central Foundation Boys' School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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