City of London Academy Highbury Grove
URN: 144962 • London N5 2EQ
Overview
- Name
- City of London Academy Highbury Grove
- URN
- 144962
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Aimee Lyall (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02072888900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 8 Highbury Grove, London N5 2EQ
Summary
City of London Academy Highbury Grove is a mixed secondary academy located in Islington, London, with a current enrolment of approximately 1,010 students and a capacity of 1,200. The school is committed to fostering excellence in education, aiming to positively impact the lives of its students and their families. The ethos centres on high expectations and a supportive learning environment.
The curriculum at Highbury Grove is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, including a range of subjects and enrichment opportunities such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and various extracurricular activities. The school also places a strong emphasis on support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils have access to the resources they need to thrive.
Highbury Grove actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement through various initiatives and communications. The school prioritises mental wellbeing and student leadership, fostering a sense of responsibility and community among its pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Highbury Grove is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, including a range of subjects and enrichment opportunities such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and various extracurricular activities. The school also places a strong emphasis on support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils have access to the resources they need to thrive.
Highbury Grove actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement through various initiatives and communications. The school prioritises mental wellbeing and student leadership, fostering a sense of responsibility and community among its pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Key Stage 5 Curriculum (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Free School Meals (other)
- School Uniform (other)
- Powered by Curator.io (other)
- Concept4 (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 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1010
- Boys
- 639
- Girls
- 371
- FSM %
- 56.30
- Open date
- 2017-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1010 | 639 | 371 | 1200 | 56.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1107 | 718 | 389 | 1200 | 54.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1129 | 718 | 411 | 1149 | 49.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1129 | 718 | 411 | 1149 | 49.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1078 | 681 | 397 | 1149 | 42.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1086 | 687 | 399 | 1149 | 36.60 |
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