Greig City Academy

About Greig City Academy

Greig City Academy’s Progress 8 score of 0.47 sits comfortably above the Haringey local authority average of 0.33, placing it fourth out of 14 secondary schools in the borough. That puts it in the top 25 per cent of schools nationally on this key measure of pupil progress, and within striking distance of the three top-ranked schools in the area. The school’s attainment 8 score of 43.3 and its EBacc average point score of 3.62 give a solid academic baseline, but it’s the progress figure that really stands out: pupils here, on average, achieve nearly half a grade more per subject than their peers with similar starting points across England. With 35.3 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, this is a school that is clearly adding significant value for a cohort with above-average disadvantage.

Ofsted’s most recent graded inspection in 2019 rated the school Good overall, and a follow-up ungraded inspection in January 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained. The breakdown is particularly interesting: personal development was judged Outstanding, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership, and sixth-form provision all came out as Good. In the 2023/24 exam results, 54.5 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, and the school’s Progress 8 banding is rated ‘Above average’. The sixth form, with 67 pupils, posts a points per entry of 25.73 (equivalent to a C- grade) and a value-added score of -0.1, which is banded as Average. Parent View responses from 83 families are overwhelmingly positive: 95 per cent would recommend the school, and 96 per cent agree or strongly agree that their child is happy here.

The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 559 applications for 190 places, with 145 first-preference applications and 132 first-preference offers. That’s a ratio of nearly three applicants per place. Facilities include a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, playing fields, science labs, a chapel, and a sixth-form centre. The school offers a wide range of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties, autism, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities, among others. Clubs range from Debate and Eco Club to DofE and Young Enterprise, and sports include athletics, cricket, swimming, and martial arts. This is a Church of England secondary that combines strong academic progress with a clear focus on personal development, and it suits families who want a large, inclusive school that is demonstrably raising outcomes for a diverse intake.

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