St Aloysius' College
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About St Aloysius' College
St Aloysius’ College is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 185 applications for just 51 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.63. Of those applicants, 31 put the school as their first preference, and all 31 were offered a place. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer volume of applications relative to places suggests strong demand. The school is a Roman Catholic state secondary in Islington, taking pupils from age 11 through to 19, and is currently rated Good by Ofsted following its 2022 inspection. That rating marks a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was judged to Require Improvement. Under headteacher Paula Whyte, the school now holds Good ratings across all five inspected categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision.
Academically, St Aloysius’ College performs well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.46 is significantly higher than the Islington average of 0.28, placing the school second out of nine secondary schools in the borough. Nationally, it ranks in the top 18% of schools for Progress 8. The Attainment 8 score sits at 51.1, and 65.6% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The school also has a strong EBacc focus: 73.1% of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects, and 48.4% achieved a grade 5 or above across all components. At A-level, outcomes are more mixed. The average points per entry is 30.38, equivalent to a grade C, and the value-added score of -0.43 is rated Below average. However, the best three A-levels averaged a C+ grade, and 13% of entries were graded AAB or higher.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, gymnasium, astro turf, science labs, music rooms, art studios, and a chapel. Sports provision is broad, with options like rowing, martial arts, rugby, and dance. There is also a generous selection of clubs, from coding and Young Enterprise to choir and film club. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school supports a number of needs including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Given its strong Progress 8 results, oversubscribed status, and Catholic character, St Aloysius’ College is likely to suit families who prioritise academic progress and a faith-based environment, though the sixth-form value-added data suggests that A-level students may need to be more self-motivated to achieve top grades.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hornsey Lane, London, Islington, N6 5LY |
| Headteacher | Paula Whyte |
| Local Authority | Islington |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.46)
556th of 3,141
Nationally
180th of 487
In London
2nd of 9
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
34.6
'22/23
37.5
'23/24
30.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2368%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 28 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
26%
Russell Group
26%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)68%
- Employment14%
- Not sustained7%
- Further education4%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
20Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
185
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (17% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Mixed13.1%
- White (other)11.7%
- Asian10.6%
- White British7.7%
- Black5.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
21
Total schools
19
Oversubscribed
13
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Aloysius' College
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Hornsey Lane, London
Islington, N6 5LY
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