Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
URN: 100457 • London N1 9QG
Overview
- Name
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
- URN
- 100457
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Beagley (since 2025) , Executive Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 02078370739
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Donegal Street, London N1 9QG
Summary
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School is a community secondary school for girls located in Islington, London, with an enrollment of 880 students and a capacity of 900. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, providing a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in both academic and extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts.
The curriculum is designed to cater to individual student needs, with recent initiatives such as the introduction of Sparx Maths for tailored homework in Years 8-10, allowing for personalized learning experiences. The school emphasizes the importance of regular attendance and punctuality, recognizing their impact on student progress and engagement.
Diversity and inclusion are central to the school's ethos, exemplified by events like Identity Week, which celebrates the varied backgrounds of its students. The school also prioritizes pastoral support, ensuring that all students feel valued and safe, while preparing them for future educational and career opportunities. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.egaschool.co.uk/.
The curriculum is designed to cater to individual student needs, with recent initiatives such as the introduction of Sparx Maths for tailored homework in Years 8-10, allowing for personalized learning experiences. The school emphasizes the importance of regular attendance and punctuality, recognizing their impact on student progress and engagement.
Diversity and inclusion are central to the school's ethos, exemplified by events like Identity Week, which celebrates the varied backgrounds of its students. The school also prioritizes pastoral support, ensuring that all students feel valued and safe, while preparing them for future educational and career opportunities. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.egaschool.co.uk/.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Application for Leave of Absence in Term Time (sen)
- Report an Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Posted on: 5th September 2025 Attendance & PunctualityWe’d like to remind families about the importance of regular attendance and being on time to school. Arriving on time helps students start the day calmly, stay engaged, and not miss i (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Open Events Autumn Term 2025 (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Islington
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 880
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 880
- FSM %
- 58.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-12-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 880 | 0 | 880 | 900 | 58.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 865 | 0 | 865 | 900 | 51.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 877 | 0 | 877 | 900 | 44.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 877 | 0 | 877 | 900 | 44.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 891 | 0 | 891 | 900 | 40.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 892 | 0 | 892 | 900 | 36.70 |
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