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St Mary Magdalene Academy
Outstandinggraded 03/07/2023Ages 4–191,554 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St Mary Magdalene Academy is an all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in London, within the Islington local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,554 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/07/2023, St Mary Magdalene Academy was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 56.4 and 65% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing schools in London can view St Mary Magdalene Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 03/07/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points7 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)93%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)43%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score111
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score113
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 859.3
England avg 45.1 · was 56.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths71%
England avg 45% · was 66% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths82%
England avg 65% · was 80% in 2023/24
EBacc entry58%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.55
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 38.9
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 38.3
AAB or better22%
Retention97%
Value added-0.10
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake35.2%
Free school meals35.2%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language18.3%
England avg 18.6%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.7%
Attendance92.7%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher16.7
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence20.5%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in London
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