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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

8 Highbury Grove, Islington, London, N5 2EQ

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,010
Ages
11-18
FSM
56.3%
Attainment 8
45.3
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.3%
Basics 9-5
44.2%

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
45.7%
EBacc APS
4.15
EBacc 9-5
20.1%
EBacc 9-4
30.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.38
A*-A Grades
10.6%
A*-B Grades
41.3%
AAB+ %
9.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 53 students entered

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About City of London Academy Highbury Grove

City of London Academy Highbury Grove is a secondary school in London, Islington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.3. The school has around 1,010 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 8 Highbury Grove, London, N5 2EQ | More schools in Islington

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2022 — Good
  2. Dec 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Highbury Grove School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about City of London Academy Highbury Grove

What is City of London Academy Highbury Grove's Ofsted rating?
City of London Academy Highbury Grove received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are City of London Academy Highbury Grove's latest exam results?
City of London Academy Highbury Grove: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is City of London Academy Highbury Grove located?
City of London Academy Highbury Grove is a secondary school in London, Islington (N5 2EQ).
How many pupils attend City of London Academy Highbury Grove?
City of London Academy Highbury Grove has around 1,010 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare City of London Academy Highbury Grove with other schools?
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