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City of London Academy Islington
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–18Co-edDoes not apply
City of London Academy Islington is a secondary academy in London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, City of London Academy Islington has a Progress 8 score of +0.13 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 45.5, 62% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 44.2%, 46% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.8%.
After leaving City of London Academy Islington, student destinations include 75% going on to university and 0% entering apprenticeships.
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City of London Academy Islington has a Progress 8 score of +0.13, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 45.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
62% of students at City of London Academy Islington achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at City of London Academy Islington achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
City of London Academy Islington has an overall absence rate of 10.8%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at City of London Academy Islington is 44.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving City of London Academy Islington, 75% go on to university and 0% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
1546/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
371/mo
24% of total
Air Quality
Moderate
NO₂: 25.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 9.3
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Essex Road Rail Station
0.6km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the London area
45.5
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 21.3%
A-Level
Average Grade
C+
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.