Located in London, The Courtyard Islington is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 13 to 19. The school is a free schools special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Courtyard Islington currently has around 68 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 61.8% boys and 38.2% girls. Around 48.3% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 13.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 44.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 72 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.8%. other white pupils make up about 11.8% , followed by other mixed at 10.3%

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

School Information

Address: Holloway Road, London, N7 8LT
Website: www.thecourtyardislington.org
Telephone: 02038596350
School Type: Free schools special
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Islington
Headteacher / Principal: Headteacher Deborah Shepherd
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139418

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 09/05/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 13 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 72
Number of Pupils: 68
Number of Boys: 42
Number of Girls: 26

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 13.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 44.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British36.80%25
Other White11.80%8
Other Mixed10.30%7
African8.80%6
Caribbean8.80%6
Other (any other ethnic group)7.40%5
Unclassified4.40%3
White and Black Caribbean4.40%3
Bangladeshi2.90%2
White and Asian1.50%1
Chinese1.50%1
Other Black1.50%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-2.18)
Of the 19 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 16 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-2.18
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.14
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
60%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
59%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
1.3
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
54.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.1
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH
4out of 4 1,773 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 2,301 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Stroud Green Pre-School Centre
Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD
- not rated 2,412 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF
4out of 4 2,457 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Christopher's Nursery School
Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR
- not rated 2,830 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Liverpool Road , N7 8PG
- not rated 246 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Drayton Park Primary School
Arvon Road , N5 1PJ
3out of 4 429 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Laycock Primary School
Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW
3out of 4 462 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN
3out of 4 579 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Ring Cross Primary School
Eden Grove , Islington N7 8EE
- not rated 603 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Highbury Fields School
Highbury Hill , N5 1AR
4out of 4 697 yd Community school No Girls More About School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ
3out of 4 703 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Highbury Grove School
8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ
- not rated 703 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
City of London Academy Islington
Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ
4out of 4 1,596 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islington Green School
Prebend Street , N1 8PQ
- not rated 1,596 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , N5 2AG
- not rated 897 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
City and Islington College
383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN
- not rated 1,452 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tech City College
263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX
- not rated 2,282 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR
- not rated 2,705 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsway College
Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB
- not rated 2,725 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
4out of 4 246 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Courtyard Islington
Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
London Scandinavian School
Curran House , 3 Highbury Crescent N5 1RN
- not rated 249 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
New River College Secondary
Lough Road , N7 8RH
3out of 4 374 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lough Road Class Base (Central)
Lough Road , N7 8RH
- not rated 498 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Metropolitan University
166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB
- not rated 524 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.