City of London Academy Islington was inspected by Ofsted in 2025 and 2019, and was judged to be ‘Outstanding’ on both occasions. Our aim is to create and sustain an exceptional and vibrant community where students achieve their ambitions and “no child is left behind”.
- Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
- Effectiveness of leadership and management: Outstanding
- Quality of teaching, learning and assessment: Outstanding
- Personal development, behaviour and welfare: Outstanding
- Outcomes for pupils: Outstanding
- 16 to 19 study programmes: Good
The exceptional provision for personal development and welfare ensures that pupils quickly develop the skills they need to succeed in this school and in their future careers.
The curriculum enables pupils to excel. The extra-curricular provision supports pupils in developing confidence and additional skills for their future lives.
Teachers use information about their pupils to plan excellent lessons. They facilitate pupils’ learning by providing outstanding guidance.
Outcomes are outstanding and pupils’ progress is exceptional. This is a school where ‘no child is left behind’.