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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Islington, N5 2EQSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
Not ranked

About City of London Academy Highbury Grove

City of London Academy Highbury Grove is a mixed state secondary in Islington, one of twelve schools of its type in the borough. It sits within a competitive local landscape where Central Foundation Boys' School, St Aloysius' College, and Highbury Fields School are the top-ranked peers by a composite measure. The school itself holds a Good rating from Ofsted, and while Islington has five Outstanding secondaries, the nearest one — Highbury Fields School — is just 0.4 km away, meaning families in the area have a strong local alternative if they are prioritising that top grade. Headteacher Aimee Lyall leads a school of 1,010 pupils aged 11 to 18, and the religious character is listed as not applicable. The school offers a broad range of sports including rowing, gymnastics, and cross country, and clubs such as Debate, Model UN, and Eco Club, which suggests an emphasis on both physical activity and intellectual enrichment beyond the classroom.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address8 Highbury Grove, London, Islington, N5 2EQ
HeadteacherAimee Lyall
Local AuthorityIslington
Number of Pupils1,010

Facilities

7
Art StudiosTennis CourtsLibrarySixth Form CentreICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsRowingCricketSwimmingNetballFootballHockey

Clubs & Activities

DebateEco ClubModel United NationsChessDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

Source: highburygrove.cola.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About City of London Academy Highbury Grove

City of London Academy Highbury Grove has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.