City of London Academy Islington
#522 of 640 secondary schools in London
#3147 of 4,090 nationally
About City of London Academy Islington
City of London Academy Islington is a academy secondary located in London, in the Islington local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 852 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 26.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary schools in England and 522nd of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is grade 5+ in english & maths (40th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 852; capacity filled 105.8%; grade 4+ english & maths 51%; ebacc average points 3.49.
There are 1547 schools in London; City of London Academy Islington ranks 1176th 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%)40.8
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)37.6%
- A level points per entry (10%)30.2
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)65.5%
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 City of London Academy Islington by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 852
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 65.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 105.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 40.8
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 37.6%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 51%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 3.49
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 30.2
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near City of London Academy Islington
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hanover Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
244 students · 370 m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
171 students · 420 m away
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
204 students · 509 m away
Thomas Fairchild Community School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students · 563 m away
Rotherfield Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
331 students · 575 m away
William Tyndale Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students · 698 m away
Shoreditch Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
441 students · 826 m away
Rosemary Works School
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
52 students · 835 m away
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
Islington · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
195 students · 864 m away
Moreland Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 0–11
469 students · 878 m away
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Frequently asked questions
Is City of London Academy Islington a good school?
City of London Academy Islington has a Success Index (England) of 26.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #522 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 City of London Academy Islington rank in London?
City of London Academy Islington ranks #522 of 640 secondary schools in London and #3147 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend City of London Academy Islington?
City of London Academy Islington had 852 students in 2025.
Is City of London Academy Islington a primary school or a secondary school?
City of London Academy Islington is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near City of London Academy Islington?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of City of London Academy Islington; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.