Special schoolData as of May 2026

Samuel Rhodes MLD School

11 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2EG

Community special school

Pupils

129

Ages

11-19

FSM

69.8%

Capacity

140

Ofsted

Outstanding

Mar 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

N/A

Writing

N/A

Maths

N/A

RWM Combined

N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Samuel Rhodes MLD School is a secondary school in London, Islington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2017 inspection). The school has around 129 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: 11 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2EG | More schools in Islington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Samuel Rhodes MLD School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2022 — School remains Outstanding
Mar 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Samuel Rhodes MLD School

What is Samuel Rhodes MLD School's Ofsted rating?

Samuel Rhodes MLD School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

Where is Samuel Rhodes MLD School located?

Samuel Rhodes MLD School is a secondary school in London, Islington (N5 2EG).

How many pupils attend Samuel Rhodes MLD School?

Samuel Rhodes MLD School has around 129 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Samuel Rhodes MLD School with other schools?

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