City of London Academy Islington
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
London, N1 8PQ
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 43% in England
6 of 8 in Islington
Pupils
852
First preferences per place
0.78
2026/27
Absence
14.1%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | 45.5 | 40.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 37% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 5.5 | 5.2 | 5.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 46% | 42% | 44% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 | 0.13 | — |
51% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park · 0.6 mi · Not judged · Top 15% in England
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School · 0.7 mi · Not judged · Top 21% in England
- Waterside Academy · 0.9 mi · Report card · Top 45% in England
- Central Foundation Boys' School · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Top 14% in England
- City of London Academy Highbury Grove · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 45% in England
- St Mary Magdalene Academy · 1.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
Best secondary schools in Islington · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
City of London Academy Islington is in Islington East & Arlington (typical home £800,000, crime high).
What is City of London Academy Islington's Ofsted rating?
City of London Academy Islington does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does City of London Academy Islington rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, City of London Academy Islington is in the bottom 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.