Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Islington (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 9 schools in Islington, London. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- 193North Bridge House Senior Canonbury SchoolIslington · Independent SecondaryAttainment 8: 67.5
- 281St Mary Magdalene AcademyLondon · Academy All-throughAttainment 8: 59.3
- 370Highbury Fields SchoolLondon · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 57.4
- 470Central Foundation Boys' SchoolLondon · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 55.2
- 559Elizabeth Garrett Anderson SchoolLondon · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 52.7
- 639City of London Academy Highbury GroveLondon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 45.4
- 726City of London Academy IslingtonLondon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 40.8
- 833City of London Academy, Highgate HillLondon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 40.3
- 917Arts and Media School IslingtonLondon · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 38.3
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School Islington · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 67.5 | 93.3 Top 5% | 67.5 Attainment 8 | 195 |
| 2 | St Mary Magdalene Academy London · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 59.3 | 81.1 Top 25% | 59.3 Attainment 8 | 1,561 |
| 3 | Highbury Fields School London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 57.4 | 69.9 Top 25% | 57.4 Attainment 8 | 733 |
| 4 | Central Foundation Boys' School London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 55.2 | 69.9 Top 25% | 55.2 Attainment 8 | 1,152 |
| 5 | Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School London · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 52.7 | 59.2 Top 50% | 52.7 Attainment 8 | 888 |
| 6 | City of London Academy Highbury Grove London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 45.4 | 39.1 Lower 50% | 45.4 Attainment 8 | 892 |
| 7 | City of London Academy Islington London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 40.8 | 26.1 Lower 50% | 40.8 Attainment 8 | 852 |
| 8 | City of London Academy, Highgate Hill London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 40.3 | 33.0 Lower 50% | 40.3 Attainment 8 | 641 |
| 9 | Arts and Media School Islington London · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 38.3 | 16.9 Lower 50% | 38.3 Attainment 8 | 577 |
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School in Islington leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Islington with Attainment 8 67.5. Of the 9 schools shown, 4 are academy, 4 are local authority, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider London secondary schools by attainment 8 league table, every school on the Islington page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best gcse results school in Islington?
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School in Islington, London ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Islington with Attainment 8 67.5 (Pupils on roll: 195).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Islington ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.