St Mary Magdalene Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
London, N7 8PG
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 12% in England
1 of 8 in Islington
Pupils
1,561
First preferences per place
2.54
2026/27
Absence
6.9%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 54.9 | 56.6 | 59.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62% | 66% | 71% | |
| Average English grade | 5.8 | 5.8 | 6.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 60% | 61% | 71% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 | 0.30 | — |
82% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Highbury Fields School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Top 15% in England
- City of London Academy Highbury Grove · 0.5 mi · Good · Bottom 45% in England
- Lift Beacon High · 0.9 mi · Good
- City of London Academy Islington · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 43% in England
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Top 21% in England
- The Camden School for Girls · 1.1 mi · Good · Top 6% in England
Best secondary schools in Islington · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
St Mary Magdalene Academy is in Highbury Fields (typical home £950,000, crime very high).
What is St Mary Magdalene Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Magdalene Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does St Mary Magdalene Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Mary Magdalene Academy is in the top 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.