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Arts and Media School Islington
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Arts and Media School Islington
- Secondary
- Islington N4 3LS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Achieves well in most subjects with an ambitious curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Generally behaves well, respect others with positive relationships
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have expertise in their subjects
Strengths and Challenges: Off-task behavior not always addressed, some misconceptions persist
Opportunities for Involvement: School council, lunch helper roles available
Communication: Pupils appreciate staff support and feel welcomed
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying dealt with swiftly by leaders
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders aim to increase EBacc qualification uptake
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture, bullying not tolerated
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive reading culture and regular lessons
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs include music, football, art, and chess
Career Counselling Services: Well-planned career education from Year 7 to Year 11
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support and inclusive curriculum
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Arts and Media School Islington is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 630 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.8 | 12.1 | 12.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 53% | 26% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 8.20% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 34.13% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 47.56% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 37.38% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 14.63% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 20.13% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.25 | 3 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 88.87% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 99 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.73% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 28.6% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 27.47% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 6.53% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 24.2% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 37.31% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 51.38% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 37.69% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 15.31% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 19.63% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.75 | 3.18 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 85.93% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 98 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 85.07% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 27.87% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 26.8% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 7.47% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 22.87% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.67% | 2.15% |
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results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 7 | 32.56% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 46.88% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 28.81% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 3 | 14.19% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 4 | 18.88% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.38 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 71.31% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 85 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 69.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 25.62% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 26% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 4.31% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.92% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.85% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.85% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 15 | 29.38% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 14 | 42% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 25% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 20 | 11.69% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 13 | 16.19% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 2.71 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 67.45% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 101 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 64.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 31.55% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 2.91% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.64% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 29.2% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 40.4% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 31.33% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 17.87% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 19.4% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 75.18% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 80 | 95 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.18% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 29.09% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 29.36% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.18% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.09% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.55% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Arts and Media School Islington
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
