Located in London, New River College Medical is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

New River College Medical currently has around 43 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 30.2% boys and 69.8% girls. Around 53.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.6%. other white pupils make up about 14%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Maygood Street, London, N1 0TJ
Website: https://www.newrivercollege.co.uk/nrc-medical/welcome-medical
Telephone: 02075040534
School Type: Pupil referral unit
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Islington
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Nigel Smith
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 134274

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 18/10/2011

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils: 43
Number of Boys: 13
Number of Girls: 30

Ethnicity

White British32.60%14
Other White14.00%6
White and Black Caribbean9.30%4
Other Mixed9.30%4
Irish7.00%3
Unclassified7.00%3
Caribbean4.70%2
Bangladeshi4.70%2
White and Black African2.30%1
Pakistani2.30%1
African2.30%1
Other Black2.30%1
Other (any other ethnic group)2.30%1
White and Asian0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

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All-through

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Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.