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St Mary Magdalene Academy

Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N7 8PG

Academy sponsor led · Ages 4–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Jul 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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59.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
80.0%
Writing
77.0%
Maths
77.0%
RWM Combined
77.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
59.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
49.6%
Basics 9-5
70.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

59.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2354.946.4
2023/2456.646.4
2024/2559.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.080.00
2023/24+0.300.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
58.1%
EBacc APS
5.54
EBacc 9-5
47.5%
EBacc 9-4
52.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.87
A*-A Grades
32.5%
A*-B Grades
62.5%
AAB+ %
21.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 155 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

New River College Secondary
0.12 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
The Courtyard Islington
0.23 km away · Free schools special
Good
Highbury Fields School
0.83 km away · Community school
Outstanding
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
0.85 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
0.87 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About St Mary Magdalene Academy

St Mary Magdalene Academy is a secondary school in London, Islington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.2. The school has around 1,554 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Liverpool Road, London, N7 8PG | More schools in Islington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary Magdalene Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Apr 2022 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. May 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary Magdalene Academy

What is St Mary Magdalene Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Magdalene Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Mary Magdalene Academy's latest exam results?
St Mary Magdalene Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is St Mary Magdalene Academy located?
St Mary Magdalene Academy is a secondary school in London, Islington (N7 8PG).
How many pupils attend St Mary Magdalene Academy?
St Mary Magdalene Academy has around 1,554 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mary Magdalene Academy with other schools?
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