Arts and Media School Islington
URN: 131690 • London N4 3LS
Overview
- Name
- Arts and Media School Islington
- URN
- 131690
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Islington Arts and Media Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susan Service (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02072815511
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Turle Road, London N4 3LS
Summary
Arts and Media School Islington (AMSI) is a mixed foundation secondary school located in North Islington, London, with a current enrolment of 595 students and a capacity of 780. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, encapsulated in its motto, "Every Child a Scholar." AMSI fosters a vibrant and diverse community, aiming to provide high expectations and support for all students as they engage in their educational journey.
The curriculum at AMSI is centred around a strong academic core, particularly focusing on GCSE subjects, while also reflecting the school's specialism in arts and media. This approach encourages creative and engaging learning experiences, preparing students for both academic success and personal growth. The school actively promotes extracurricular activities, including planned trips such as a five-day visit to Paris in July 2026, which aims to enhance students' cultural understanding and personal development.
AMSI is committed to involving parents and the local community, with opportunities for parental engagement through events such as open mornings and a parent governor vacancy. The school emphasizes collaboration between staff, students, and families to ensure a supportive environment conducive to learning and development.
The curriculum at AMSI is centred around a strong academic core, particularly focusing on GCSE subjects, while also reflecting the school's specialism in arts and media. This approach encourages creative and engaging learning experiences, preparing students for both academic success and personal growth. The school actively promotes extracurricular activities, including planned trips such as a five-day visit to Paris in July 2026, which aims to enhance students' cultural understanding and personal development.
AMSI is committed to involving parents and the local community, with opportunities for parental engagement through events such as open mornings and a parent governor vacancy. The school emphasizes collaboration between staff, students, and families to ensure a supportive environment conducive to learning and development.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Further details (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Presentation from Year Ahead Evening 2025 (sen)
- Latest Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Further Information (download)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Day and Term Dates (other)
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
- Islington Arts and Media Trust
- Capacity
- 780
- Pupils
- 595
- Boys
- 319
- Girls
- 276
- FSM %
- 61.60
- Open date
- 1999-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 595 | 319 | 276 | 780 | 61.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 630 | 348 | 282 | 780 | 55.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 656 | 369 | 287 | 780 | 51.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 656 | 369 | 287 | 780 | 51.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 649 | 355 | 294 | 780 | 44.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 638 | 375 | 263 | 780 | 38.40 |
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