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  • City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
  • North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
  • St Mary Magdalene Academy
  • Central Foundation Boys' School
  • St Aloysius RC College
  • Highbury Fields School
  • City of London Academy Islington
  • City of London Academy Highbury Grove
  • Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Islington Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Islington. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Islington

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#8ISLINGTON
#1,659England

City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, Archway, London, N19 3EU
Islington council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
662 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School90 offers / 233 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#1ISLINGTON
#299England

North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School

6-9 Canonbury Place, Islington, London, N1 2NQ
Islington council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
223 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · All-through
#2ISLINGTON
#716England

St Mary Magdalene Academy

Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N7 8PG
Islington council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,554 pupils
Mixed
4-18+ years
Church of England
Last distance offered:
1.0 miles
Application Demand
Primary School30 offers / 140 applications
Subscription: 4.7xOversubscribed
Secondary School165 offers / 1046 applications
Subscription: 6.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4ISLINGTON
#799England

Central Foundation Boys' School

Cowper Street, City Road, London, EC2A 4SH
Islington council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,132 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
2.2 miles
Application Demand
Primary School171 offers / 544 applications
Subscription: 3.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5ISLINGTON
#899England

St Aloysius RC College

Hornsey Lane, Highgate, London, N6 5LY
Islington council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
397 pupils
Boys
11-18+ years
Catholic
Last distance offered:
N/A
Application Demand
Primary School51 offers / 185 applications
Subscription: 3.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6ISLINGTON
#1,300England

Highbury Fields School

Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AR
Islington council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
747 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
0.8 miles
Application Demand
Primary School137 offers / 462 applications
Subscription: 3.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10ISLINGTON
#2,174England

City of London Academy Islington

Prebend Street, Islington, London, N1 8PQ
Islington council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
905 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
3.3 miles
Application Demand
Primary School130 offers / 500 applications
Subscription: 3.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7ISLINGTON
#1,476England

City of London Academy Highbury Grove

8 Highbury Grove, Islington, London, N5 2EQ
Islington council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,107 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
N/A
Application Demand
Primary School170 offers / 470 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#3ISLINGTON
#731England

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Donegal Street, Islington, London, N1 9QG
Islington council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
865 pupils
Girls
11-16 years
None
Last distance offered:
1.1 miles
Application Demand
Primary School174 offers / 433 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Islington

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Neighbourhoods in Islington

Archway is a popular residential pocket within the Islington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Islington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8City of London Academy, Highgate HillStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Canonbury is a popular residential pocket within the Islington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Islington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1North Bridge House Senior Canonbury SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Finsbury Park is a popular residential pocket within the Islington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Islington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Arts and Media School IslingtonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Arts and Media School Islington#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Highbury is a popular residential pocket within the Islington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Islington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Highbury Fields SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#7City of London Academy Highbury GroveStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Highbury Fields School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
City of London Academy Highbury Grove#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Highgate is a popular residential pocket within the Islington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Islington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5St Aloysius RC CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsBoysCatholicGood
St Aloysius RC College#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Holloway is a popular residential pocket within the Islington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Islington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2St Mary Magdalene AcademyStateAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
#11Beacon HighStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Mary Magdalene Academy#2
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding
Beacon High#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Islington is a popular residential pocket within the Islington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Islington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10City of London Academy IslingtonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#3Elizabeth Garrett Anderson SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
City of London Academy Islington#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

King's Cross is a popular residential pocket within the Islington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Islington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AThe Pears Family SchoolStateAll-through5-14 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
The Pears Family SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 5-14 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Old Street is a popular residential pocket within the Islington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Islington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Central Foundation Boys' SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
Central Foundation Boys' School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

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