The London Screen Academy
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Ofsted Rating
86%
Capacity
863
Pupils
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Demand
About The London Screen Academy
The London Screen Academy is a 16-19 state secondary in Islington, and its headline metrics sit well below the local authority average for its type. The LA average Progress 8 score for secondary schools is 0.28, but this school’s A-level value-added score is -0.37, with a progress banding of ‘Below average’. That’s a significant gap, and it places the school firmly behind its local peers: the top three in the borough — Central Foundation Boys’ School, St Aloysius’ College and Highbury Fields School — all have positive ranking scores. The school’s average points per entry of 33.09 (graded C+) and best three A-levels grade of E (worth 11.04 points) suggest that outcomes are modest. For families prioritising strong academic progression, this data is a clear red flag compared with what other Islington sixth forms deliver.
In its most recent 2023/24 exam results, 97 pupils sat A-levels. No pupils achieved the AAB combination in facilitating subjects, and the average grade across the best three A-levels was an E. The points per entry grade of C+ is reasonable but not competitive against the LA average. The school’s value-added lower confidence interval is -0.55 and upper is -0.18, meaning the negative progress is statistically significant. There is no maths or English progress data available, and no level 3 maths participation figures. For a sixth-form-only setting, these outcomes are notably weak. Parents comparing this school to Highbury Fields School, which is rated Outstanding and sits just 0.3 km away, will see a stark contrast in academic performance.
The school is oversubscribed — 863 pupils against a capacity of 1,000 — suggesting it fills a specific niche despite modest results. Facilities include a sixth form centre, science labs, art studios, music rooms, a library, sports hall, tennis courts, and a chapel. SEND provisions cover dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, SEMH, hearing impairment, multi-sensory impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. Clubs range from choir and orchestra to coding, DofE, and Young Enterprise, and sports include dance, football, swimming and martial arts. The school suits families who value a creative, inclusive sixth-form environment over top-tier academic outcomes, particularly those whose children benefit from SEND support. However, for academically ambitious students, the local Outstanding-rated alternatives are a stronger bet.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Highbury Grove, London, Islington, N5 2AG |
| Headteacher | Sam Summerson |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 863 |
| School Capacity | 863 / 1,000 (86% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
GCSE Results
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
33.6
'22/23
31.9
'23/24
33.1
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
2022/2325%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 276 pupils).
- Employment34%
- University (HE)25%
- Other education19%
- Not sustained17%
- Further education1%
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
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
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
2024/25Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British50.1%
- Mixed17.3%
- White (other)11.5%
- Asian2.6%
- Black0.8%
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
2023/24Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this 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.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
26
Total schools
23
Oversubscribed
20
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 The London Screen Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
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
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
Highbury Grove, London
Islington, N5 2AG
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
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