Showing 1-9 of 16 schools
Islington sixth form schools achieve strong A-Level results, with 26% of students achieving A*/A grades compared to England's 24%, and 55% achieving A*/A/B grades, well above the national average of 47%. City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, St Mary Magdalene Academy, and North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School are among the highest-performing options, with 100% of sixth form providers rated Good or Outstanding—significantly above England's 90%. With 16 sixth form schools serving Islington, students across Highbury, Finsbury, and Holloway benefit from excellent transport links to London universities and strong academic pathways. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, A-Level performance, and Oxbridge success rates.
The interactive map loads when you scroll here.
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | City of London Academy, Highgate Hill | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
| N/A | The Bridge Satellite Provision | State | Not Applicable | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Highbury Fields School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
| #8 | The London Screen Academy | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| #9 | City of London Academy Highbury Grove | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Samuel Rhodes MLD School | State | Not Applicable | 10-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 10-18+ 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 |
| N/A | The Bridge School, London | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| N/A | The Courtyard Islington | State | Not Applicable | 13-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 13-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | City of London Academy Islington | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 9.6/10Elite |
| N/A | Richard Cloudesley School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The ArtsXchange | State | Not Applicable | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | The Bridge Integrated Learning Space | State | Not Applicable | 7-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Not Applicable • 14-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 7-18+ 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
Disclaimer
Information on this page is compiled, analysed, and processed from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), Ofsted, the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and official school websites.
Our rankings, metrics, and assessments are derived from this data using our own methodologies and represent our independent analysis rather than official standings.
While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is current, complete, or error-free. Data may change without notice, and schools and/or local authorities should be contacted directly to verify any details before making decisions.
FindMySchool does not endorse any particular school, and rankings reflect specific metrics rather than overall quality.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on information provided. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us.
