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St Mary Magdalene Academy
London·London·Academy
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All-throughAcademyAges 4–19Co-edChurch of England
St Mary Magdalene Academy is an all-through 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, St Mary Magdalene Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.30 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 56.6, 80% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 93% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, an average A-Level grade of B.
The school has 1,554 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 15.9%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.3%.
After leaving St Mary Magdalene Academy, student destinations include 62% going on to university and 3% entering apprenticeships.
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St Mary Magdalene Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.30, 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 56.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
80% of students at St Mary Magdalene Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At St Mary Magdalene Academy, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
93% met the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths.
Students at St Mary Magdalene Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of B. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
St Mary Magdalene Academy has an overall absence rate of 7.3%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at St Mary Magdalene Academy is 15.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
St Mary Magdalene Academy has 1,554 pupils on roll.
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving St Mary Magdalene Academy, 62% go on to university and 3% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
St Mary Magdalene Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Mary Magdalene Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Mary Magdalene Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1546/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
371/mo
24% of total
Air Quality
Moderate
NO₂: 23.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 9.1
Bus Stops
19
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Highbury & Islington Underground Station
0.3km away · 6 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
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.