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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, Archway, London, N19 3EU

Free schools
Pupils
642
Ages
11-18
FSM
59.6%
Attainment 8
40.1
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.7%
Basics 9-5
33.0%

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
44.3%
EBacc APS
3.63
EBacc 9-5
14.8%
EBacc 9-4
27.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
45.56
A*-A Grades
50.7%
A*-B Grades
86.7%
AAB+ %
32.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available for 2 years

Based on 26 students entered

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About City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is a secondary school in London, Islington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.1. The school has around 642 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, London, N19 3EU | More schools in Islington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Jan 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Mar 2014 — Good (predecessor: Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

What is City of London Academy, Highgate Hill's Ofsted rating?
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are City of London Academy, Highgate Hill's latest exam results?
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is City of London Academy, Highgate Hill located?
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is a secondary school in London, Islington (N19 3EU).
How many pupils attend City of London Academy, Highgate Hill?
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill has around 642 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare City of London Academy, Highgate Hill with other schools?
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