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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Ages 11–16880 pupils
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in London, within the Islington local authority. The school has around 880 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 54.2 and 64% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 852.7
England avg 45.1 · was 54.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
England avg 45% · was 64% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths75%
England avg 65% · was 75% in 2023/24
EBacc entry83%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.93
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake61.7%
Free school meals61.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language57.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled81%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.1%
Attendance91.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher13.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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