Greig City Academy, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Greig City Academy currently has around 1181 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.9% boys and 43.1% girls. Around 35.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.8%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 30.2%. african pupils make up about 19.3% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 12.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 61% who stay in school sixth forms and 32% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: High Street, London, N8 7NU
Website: www.greigcityacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 02086090100
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Haringey
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Paul Sutton
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 133386

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 27/11/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1200
Number of Pupils: 1181
Number of Boys: 672
Number of Girls: 509

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 29.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White30.20%357
African19.30%228
Other (any other ethnic group)12.50%148
Caribbean9.70%115
White British7.20%85
Other Mixed5.70%67
Unclassified5.50%65
White and Black Caribbean2.40%28
Other Black1.60%19
Chinese1.40%16
Other Asian1.30%15
White and Black African0.90%11
Indian0.90%11
White and Asian0.40%5
Pakistani0.40%5
Bangladeshi0.30%4
Irish0.20%2
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.27)
Of the 193 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 142 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.27
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.37
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
53%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
33%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
32%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
47%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
42.4
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
42.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.8
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
94%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD
4out of 4 1,789 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF
3out of 4 1,960 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Stroud Green Pre-School Centre
Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD
- not rated 2,469 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 2,549 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rowland Hill Nursery School
White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT
4out of 4 3,147 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Church Lane , Hornsey N8 7BU
3out of 4 254 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's CofE Junior School
Rectory Gardens , Hornsey N8 7QN
- not rated 289 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Campsbourne Junior School
Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF
3out of 4 501 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Campsbourne Infant School
Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF
3out of 4 501 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rokesly Junior School
Rokesly Avenue , N8 8NH
3out of 4 540 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greig City Academy
High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St David and St Katharine CofE Secondary School
Hillfield Avenue , Hornsey N8 7DT
- not rated 86 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hornsey School for Girls
Inderwick Road , N8 9JF
3out of 4 702 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Heartlands High School
Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST
- not rated 1,265 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Heartlands High School
Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST
3out of 4 1,265 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North London Rudolf Steiner School
1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN
- not rated 192 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Area 51 Education Ltd
1 Mallard Place , Coburg Road N22 6TS
- not rated 811 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mountview Theatre School
104 Crouch Hill , N8 9EA
- not rated 1,363 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kestrel House School
104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA
- not rated 1,363 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greek Secondary School of London
22 Trinity road , Wood Green N22 8LB
- not rated 1,687 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.