Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
London, N1 9QG · Islington · secondary school
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4th of 9 secondary schools in Islington we can score, 10 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.7/10 against 155 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.0 · 71 | 46% | 3.29 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.24 · 68 | 38% | 2.62 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 55.0 · 85 | 15% | 1.31 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.24 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Maths Booster, Poetry Club, Science Club, French Support, Spanish Support, Library Band, Scholar's Club, and Print Making Club. Sports include Badminton, Netball, Football (with Arsenal), Rowing Club, Basketball, Trampolining, Running, and Volleyball. Arts and music options cover Music 'Learn an Instrument', School of Rock, Oil Painting, Textiles Club, Choir, Cooking Club, and Clay Club. Trips go abroad, to outdoor activity centres, and to theatres and galleries. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 888 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What Ofsted said about Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Overview
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School is described as an ‘empowering environment for girls’ where leaders’ ambition for pupils to ‘learn without limits’ is ‘fully realised’. The inspection found that pupils are ‘exceptionally well supported to succeed’, achieving ‘very strong examination results’ within a culture of ‘highly respectful relationships’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with learning ‘sequenced logically’ so that pupils develop ‘secure subject knowledge’ and ‘deep understanding’.
- Teaching is ‘consistently high-quality’, with staff who are ‘experts in their subjects’ swiftly addressing misconceptions and providing effective feedback.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘do equally well’ due to ‘well-considered adaptations’ and ‘detailed plans’ for support.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with pupils being ‘polite and courteous’ and demonstrating ‘highly positive attitudes to their learning’.
- Personal development is a ‘considerable strength’, featuring a ‘carefully crafted programme’ that prepares pupils for life in modern Britain through enrichment and health education.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that staff are ‘well informed about appropriate safeguarding procedures’ and systems for reporting concerns are ‘well understood’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.0 |
| 2024/25 | 52.7 |
| 2025/26 | 55.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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