The London Screen Academy
URN: 146031 • London N5 2AG
Overview
- Name
- The London Screen Academy
- URN
- 146031
- Type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DAY ONE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sam Summerson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02081068100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highbury Grove, London N5 2AG
Summary
The London Screen Academy (LSA) is a free sixth form academy located in Islington, London, catering to students aged 16 to 19. With a current enrolment of 863 pupils and a capacity of 1,000, LSA aims to diversify the film and television industries by equipping students from various backgrounds with the skills necessary for successful careers in these fields. The academy’s mission is to address skills shortages and foster a more inclusive workforce within the screen industries.
LSA offers a curriculum developed in collaboration with industry professionals, ensuring that students acquire relevant and practical skills. The academy provides a range of Level 3 and Level 4 courses, including Post Production, Craft, and Film Production, alongside opportunities for work experience and industry masterclasses. This hands-on approach allows students to engage directly with professionals and gain insights into the workings of the industry.
The ethos of LSA is rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion, with students actively participating in shaping policies and curriculum through dedicated EDI groups. The academy fosters a supportive community where creativity thrives, empowering students to tell their stories and make a meaningful impact in the world.
LSA offers a curriculum developed in collaboration with industry professionals, ensuring that students acquire relevant and practical skills. The academy provides a range of Level 3 and Level 4 courses, including Post Production, Craft, and Film Production, alongside opportunities for work experience and industry masterclasses. This hands-on approach allows students to engage directly with professionals and gain insights into the workings of the industry.
The ethos of LSA is rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion, with students actively participating in shaping policies and curriculum through dedicated EDI groups. The academy fosters a supportive community where creativity thrives, empowering students to tell their stories and make a meaningful impact in the world.
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Nearby alternatives
- London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (75.2)
- Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy (72.2)
- Big Creative Academy (70.2)
- City Lit (70.2)
- Woodhouse College (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Islington
- Age range
- 16 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- DAY ONE TRUST
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 863
- Boys
- 359
- Girls
- 504
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2019-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 863 | 359 | 504 | 1000 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 833 | 361 | 472 | 1000 | 100.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 641 | 279 | 362 | 1000 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 641 | 279 | 362 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 590 | 293 | 297 | ||
| 2020-09-11 | 302 | 153 | 149 |
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