St Mary Magdalene Academy
#123 of 640 all-through schools in London
#576 of 4,090 nationally
About St Mary Magdalene Academy
St Mary Magdalene Academy is a academy all-through located in London, in the Islington local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–19. In 2025 it enrolled 1,561 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 81.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of all-through schools in England and 123rd of 640 ranked all-through schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,561; capacity filled 114.8%; grade 4+ english & maths 81.8%; ebacc average points 5.55.
There are 1547 schools in London; St Mary Magdalene Academy ranks 239th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against all-through schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)77%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)30%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)59.3
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)70.7%
- A level points per entry (10%)38.9
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)38.1%
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 St Mary Magdalene Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,561
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 38.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 114.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 77%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 30%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
- Attainment 8
- 59.3
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 70.7%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 81.8%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 5.55
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 38.9
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near St Mary Magdalene Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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Highbury Fields School
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove
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Robert Blair School and Children's Centre
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North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
Islington · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
195 students · 906 m away
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary Magdalene Academy a good school?
St Mary Magdalene Academy has a Success Index (England) of 81.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of all-through schools in England) and ranks #123 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 St Mary Magdalene Academy rank in London?
St Mary Magdalene Academy ranks #123 of 640 all-through schools in London and #576 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Mary Magdalene Academy?
St Mary Magdalene Academy had 1,561 students in 2025.
Is St Mary Magdalene Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary Magdalene Academy is classified as a all-through covering Ages 4–19. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Mary Magdalene Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary Magdalene Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.