City of London Academy Highbury Grove

About City of London Academy Highbury Grove

City of London Academy Highbury Grove is an academy sponsor led in Islington, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,010 pupils on roll. It is part of CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 (2025/26). 58.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Islington →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,010 / 1,200 (84%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 April 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

8 Highbury Grove, Islington, Islington, N5 2EQ

Phone

02072888900

Head Teacher

Aimee Lyall

Website

www.highburygrove.cola.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is City of London Academy Highbury Grove?

City of London Academy Highbury Grove is an academy sponsor led in Islington, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does City of London Academy Highbury Grove have?

City of London Academy Highbury Grove has 1,010 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is City of London Academy Highbury Grove's Ofsted rating?

City of London Academy Highbury Grove was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).

How does City of London Academy Highbury Grove perform at GCSE?

Pupils at City of London Academy Highbury Grove achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 in 2025/26.

Is City of London Academy Highbury Grove part of an academy trust?

Yes — City of London Academy Highbury Grove is part of CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is City of London Academy Highbury Grove?

City of London Academy Highbury Grove is located at 8 Highbury Grove, Islington, Islington, N5 2EQ.