State School
#343 in Best Secondary Schools in Islington
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Work here? Claim your school for free
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
- Secondary
- Islington N7 8LT
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 55 students from age 13-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Type of SEN provision
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
The Primary School and Secondary School, which also houses the Sixth Form, make up St Mary Magdalene Academy.
The Academy is a Christian learning community supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools that seeks to develop young people into high achievers and help them find their place in the world.
We warmly welcome students and teachers from all religions and none to our schools, which work hard to be inspiring places of learning centred on raising happy, successful kids.
Although clearly derived from our Christian roots, our key values—Trust, Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Resilience, and Thankfulness—are suited for a good life lived in any community.
St. Mary Magdalene Academy supports The Courtyard, a free school.
We've learned that miracles simply take a little bit longer, but the impossible may be accomplished very quickly with the correct amount of commitment!
We demand this dedication to overcoming the seemingly insurmountable from all members of the faculty, students, and parents.
The main force behind personal development is education.
Read more
The Academy is a Christian learning community supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools that seeks to develop young people into high achievers and help them find their place in the world.
We warmly welcome students and teachers from all religions and none to our schools, which work hard to be inspiring places of learning centred on raising happy, successful kids.
Although clearly derived from our Christian roots, our key values—Trust, Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Resilience, and Thankfulness—are suited for a good life lived in any community.
St. Mary Magdalene Academy supports The Courtyard, a free school.
We've learned that miracles simply take a little bit longer, but the impossible may be accomplished very quickly with the correct amount of commitment!
We demand this dedication to overcoming the seemingly insurmountable from all members of the faculty, students, and parents.
The main force behind personal development is education.
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
|
C-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 13-19 | 11-18 | 14-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11 | 14.8 | 44 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | -2.98 | 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 | 1.4 | 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 | 0% | 37.31% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 51.38% | 45.2% |
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 | 0% | 37.69% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.31% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.63% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 3.18 | 2.96 |
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% | 85.93% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 98 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.07% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 27.87% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.8% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.47% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 71% | 22.87% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.67% | 2.15% |
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 | -2.7 | 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 | 5.6 | 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 | 0% | 32.56% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% 2 | 46.88% | 43.33% |
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 | 0% | 28.81% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.19% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.88% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.29 | 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 | - | 71.31% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 85 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.69% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.62% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.31% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.92% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.85% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.85% | 2.77% |
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 | -1.53 | 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 | 5.1 | 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 | 0% | 29.38% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% | 42% | 42.55% |
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 | 0% | 25% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.69% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.19% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.28 | 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 | - | 67.45% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 101 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.82% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.55% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.91% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.64% | 2.07% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.2% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.4% | 43.01% |
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 | - | 31.33% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.87% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.4% | 16.18% |
| 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 | - | 75.18% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 95 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.18% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.09% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.36% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.18% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.09% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.55% | 2.46% |
Best Schools 2024
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard 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 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 21st Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 24th Jul 2024 |
Do You Work at St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard?
Claim your school for free to update your school’s information, ofsted / ISI reports, images and more.
Claim your school todayStudents Teachers
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Local authority ratio 16 : 1