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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Goodgraded 26/04/2022Ages 11–181,010 pupilsDoes not apply
London, N5 2EQ
Islington

City of London Academy Highbury Grove is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Islington local authority. The school has around 1,010 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/04/2022, City of London Academy Highbury Grove was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view City of London Academy Highbury Grove's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 26/04/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence28.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher14.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals58.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language24.4%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 845.4
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
Grade 4+ English & maths63%
EBacc entry46%
EBacc average point score4.16

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)30.4
Value added+0.13Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.3
Retention95%

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

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