Arts and Media School Islington
#606 of 640 secondary schools in London
#3730 of 4,090 nationally
About Arts and Media School Islington
Arts and Media School Islington is a local authority secondary located in London, in the Islington local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–16. In 2025 it enrolled 577 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 16.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary schools in England and 606th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is grade 5+ in english & maths (23th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 577; capacity filled 83.6%; grade 4+ english & maths 49.2%; ebacc average points 3.25.
There are 1547 schools in London; Arts and Media School Islington ranks 1283rd of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)38.3
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)27.7%
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)67%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Arts and Media School Islington by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 577
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 67%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 83.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 38.3
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 27.7%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 49.2%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 3.25
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
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Schools near Arts and Media School Islington
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students · 98 m away
Pooles Park Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
184 students · 343 m away
St Mark's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
231 students · 461 m away
Duncombe Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
378 students · 537 m away
Stroud Green Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 1–11
477 students · 646 m away
Grafton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
435 students · 914 m away
Pakeman Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
338 students · 928 m away
Ashmount Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
390 students · 931 m away
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
641 students · 941 m away
St Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students · 977 m away
Similar schools
Local authority secondary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Saint Gabriel's College
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
581 students
Newman Catholic College
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
582 students
Addey and Stanhope School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
589 students
St Mary's Catholic High School
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565 students
Friern Barnet School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
591 students
Hornsey School for Girls
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
560 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Arts and Media School Islington a good school?
Arts and Media School Islington has a Success Index (England) of 16.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #606 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Arts and Media School Islington rank in London?
Arts and Media School Islington ranks #606 of 640 secondary schools in London and #3730 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Arts and Media School Islington?
Arts and Media School Islington had 577 students in 2025.
Is Arts and Media School Islington a primary school or a secondary school?
Arts and Media School Islington is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–16. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Arts and Media School Islington?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Arts and Media School Islington; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.