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St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road, Islington, London N7 8PG
St Mary Magdalene Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,550 boys and girls aged between 4 and 19. (See here for details of the primary school.) In July 2023 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils, Sixth form and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Environment and Representation.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Destinations: About average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both roughly average. Show details
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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