State School
#1 in Best Secondary Schools in Islington
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Work here? Update your school profile
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
- Secondary
- Islington N1 9QG
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Academic Progress: Students make excellent progress from their starting points and they achieve outstandingly well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students' behaviour is outstanding; they enjoy attending, and disruptions in lessons are minimal.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge and a very good awareness of examination requirements.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching has a strong focus on developing literacy and numeracy skills.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is typically outstanding with high expectations, but there is a need for greater consistency in marking.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate in the school's extensive and rich programme of activities.
Communication: The school uses surveys to communicate with parents about their child's progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: The overwhelming majority of parents are happy and satisfied with the school's support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership manages conflicts effectively with high expectations and support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership focuses on continuous improvement and high standards of achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school effectively educates students about safety and has robust safeguarding procedures.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students are kept safe through effective recruitment and child protection procedures.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including theatre and museum visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities contribute to students' understanding of communities without compromising academics.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality advice and guidance are provided to help students set high aspirations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Guidance supports decisions regarding the next stages, including sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged and special educational needs students make excellent progress with targeted support.
Subjects Offered: A broad and balanced range of subjects is taught to match students' interests and aspirations.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 865 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
EGA gives Islington families access to a top local school with a proven track record of excellent academic results and a wide range of chances for character development. Regardless of their interests or aspirations, all students at EGA can thrive and grow in an environment that values diversity of experience and background. Our programme is created to encourage young women who are intellectually interested and have the self-assurance to succeed in any career they choose. To ensure that our young women's dreams are realised, we think it is important to set high goals while also providing support and challenge. Students at EGA are especially proud of their school. We just established an alumnus, and it speaks well of the institution that so many of them have kept in touch with us and expressed a sincere desire to help fund the school's continued operations.
Read more
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A+
|
A
|
A+
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.6 | - | 14.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 34% | 60% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 20.00% |
| 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 51.6 | 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 | 53% | 34.13% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 47.56% | 43.07% |
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 | 84% | 37.38% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 14.63% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 20.13% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 3 | 2.83 |
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 | 97% | 88.87% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 99 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.73% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 28.6% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 27.47% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 6.53% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 24.2% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.06 | 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 | 52.5 | 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 | 69% | 37.31% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 51.38% | 45.33% |
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 | 92% | 37.69% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 15.31% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 19.63% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 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 | 95% | 85.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 98 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 85.07% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 27.87% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 26.8% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 7.47% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 22.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.67% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | 0.34 | 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 | 48.2 | 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 | 42% 7 | 32.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 4 | 46.88% | 43.41% |
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 | 4% | 28.81% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 1 | 14.19% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% 2 | 18.88% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 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 | 94% | 71.31% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 85 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 69.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 25.62% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 26% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 4.31% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.92% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.85% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.85% | 2.75% |
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 | 0.24 | 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 | 49.4 | 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 | 49% 6 | 29.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 11 | 42% | 42.62% |
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 | 4% | 25% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 29 | 11.69% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 29 | 16.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 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 | 94% | 67.45% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 101 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 64.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 31.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 27% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.64% | 2.05% |
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 | 0.54 | 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 | 51.2 | 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 | 55% | 29.2% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 40.4% | 43.07% |
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 | 77% | 31.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 17.87% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 19.4% | 16.26% |
| 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 | 95% | 75.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 95 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.18% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 29.09% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 29.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.18% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.09% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.55% | 2.45% |
Best Schools 2025
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Rankings
Snobe ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
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 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1