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St Aloysius' College

St Aloysius' College

Islington, N6 5LYSecondary School·Ages 11-19
Goodby Ofsted

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Capacity

N/A

Pupils

3.6x

Demand

About St Aloysius' College

St Aloysius' College is a state-funded Roman Catholic secondary school serving the Islington community, welcoming children from age 11 to 19.

Ofsted has rated St Aloysius' College "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Whyte, it falls under Islington local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.46 is above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 51.1. Additionally, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of C. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 556th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 9 in Islington.

St Aloysius' College is a popular choice with families — it received 185 applications for 51 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.

St Aloysius' College has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.2/5 from 1 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Aloysius' College include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Astro Turf, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Science Labs, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Swimming Pool, Library, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Rowing, Rugby and 6 more, as well as clubs including Orchestra, Gardening, Eco Club, Coding and 6 more.

For families exploring secondary schools in Islington, St Aloysius' College is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressHornsey Lane, London, Islington, N6 5LY
HeadteacherPaula Whyte
Local AuthorityIslington

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2022
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Sixth Form Provision
Good

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

Top 25%

180th of 487

In London

Top 50%

2nd of 9

In Islington

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

+0.46Above Average

Students make more progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+51.1Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)66%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)57%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

A-Level Results

2023/24
32 students

Average Points per Entry

30.4Grade C

Value Added Score

-0.43Well Below Average
BelowAverageAbove

Best 3 A-Levels (Average)

33.5Grade C+
AAB or higher (inc. 2 facilitating)13%
Avg Points per Entry over timeDeclining -5.6

'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.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

12
GymnasiumPlaying FieldsAstro TurfDining HallICT SuiteScience LabsMusic RoomsArt StudiosSwimming PoolLibrarySports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

CricketDanceRowingRugbyCross CountrySwimmingNetballFootballBadmintonMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraGardeningEco ClubCodingYoung EnterpriseChoirBook ClubScience ClubFilm ClubDrama

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

51

Applications

185

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Aloysius' College

St Aloysius' College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02075617800www.sta.islington.sch.uk

Hornsey Lane, London

Islington, N6 5LY

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Hornsey Lane, London

Islington, N6 5LY

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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