The Courtyard Islington
URN: 139418 • London N7 8LT
Overview
- Name
- The Courtyard Islington
- URN
- 139418
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE COURTYARD ISLINGTON
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Deborah Shepherd (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02038596350
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holloway Road, London N7 8LT
Summary
The Courtyard Islington is a free special school located in London, catering to students aged 13-19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC). With a current enrolment of 68 pupils and a capacity of 72, the school aims to create a calm and supportive environment that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth. The school is situated in the tranquil gardens of St Mary Magdalene Church, providing a peaceful setting amidst the busy urban landscape of Highbury and Islington.
The curriculum at The Courtyard is personalised and ambitious, designed to meet the unique needs of each student. It includes various interventions supported by local authority services such as CAMHS, Educational Psychology, and Speech and Language teams, along with an onsite Art Therapist. This comprehensive approach helps students build confidence and independence as they prepare for adulthood.
The school prides itself on its strong community ethos, working closely with families and stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for students. Additionally, The Courtyard runs an outreach programme that promotes neurodiversity awareness in the workplace, enhancing job opportunities and equality within the community.
The curriculum at The Courtyard is personalised and ambitious, designed to meet the unique needs of each student. It includes various interventions supported by local authority services such as CAMHS, Educational Psychology, and Speech and Language teams, along with an onsite Art Therapist. This comprehensive approach helps students build confidence and independence as they prepare for adulthood.
The school prides itself on its strong community ethos, working closely with families and stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for students. Additionally, The Courtyard runs an outreach programme that promotes neurodiversity awareness in the workplace, enhancing job opportunities and equality within the community.
Useful links
- Deborah Shepherddeborah.shepherd@thecourtyardislington.org (other)
- Main Officefirstcontact@thecourtyardislington.org (other)
- 03Parent View (other)
- Follow for the latest updates (other)
- www.LNN.org.uk (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Islington
- Age range
- 13 - 19
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE COURTYARD ISLINGTON
- Capacity
- 72
- Pupils
- 68
- Boys
- 42
- Girls
- 26
- FSM %
- 48.30
- Open date
- 2013-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 68 | 42 | 26 | 72 | 48.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 67 | 42 | 25 | 72 | 59.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 49 | 35 | 14 | 72 | 44.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 49 | 35 | 14 | 72 | 44.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 48 | 32 | 16 | 48 | 37.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 39 | 24 | 15 | 47.60 |
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