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City of London Academy Highbury Grove
8 Highbury Grove, Islington, London N5 2EQ
City of London Academy Highbury Grove is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,150 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In April 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of City of London Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include City of London Academy Islington, City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park, City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, The City Academy, Hackney and City of London Academy (Southwark).)
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Representation and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attainment.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is about average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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