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St Mary Magdalene Academy

Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N7 8PG

Academy sponsor led
Church of England
Pupils
1,554
Ages
4-19
FSM
36.3%
Attainment 8
59.2
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jul 2023

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%

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 (%)

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

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View St Mary Magdalene Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Islington.