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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.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | City of London Academy, Highgate Hill | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | The Bridge Satellite Provision | State | Not Applicable | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Highbury Fields School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
| #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 | Good |
| N/A | Samuel Rhodes MLD School | State | Not Applicable | 10-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Aloysius' College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Boys | Catholic | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Mary Magdalene Academy | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
| N/A | The Bridge School, London | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| N/A | The Courtyard Islington | State | Not Applicable | 13-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | City of London Academy Islington | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| N/A | Richard Cloudesley School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The ArtsXchange | State | Not Applicable | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | The Bridge Integrated Learning Space | State | Not Applicable | 7-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Not Applicable • 14-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 7-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Central Foundation Boys' School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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