City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, Archway, London, N19 3EUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is a secondary school in Islington for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. It ranks 7th of 8 secondary schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 May 2024, report published 2 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 May 2024
Leaders have set high expectations for all pupils. All pupils attend at two enrichment activities each week. Pupils choose from a rich variety of activities, including Latin, fencing, crochet and a variety of sports. As a result, pupils deepen their interests and widen their horizons. Visits to universities raise pupils' aspirations. Leaders have reviewed and revised the curriculum since the last inspection. Pupils build cumulative knowledge more securely in the subjects they study over time than in the past. They study a broad range of subjects and are interested in what they are taught. Pupils are safe and enjoy coming to school. Students in the sixth form benefit from a range of support and guidance that helps them make informed choices for their courses of study and next steps. They leave the school well prepared for their next stage in education, employment or training. Typically, pupils behave well in lessons and conduct themselves sensibly around the school. They are taught to be kind to each other and to be respectful of the differences of others. They are encouraged to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy and to keep safe online.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, information available about the needs of pupils with SEND is not used routinely to adapt teaching and resources to their needs. This affects how well some pupils with SEND learn the curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that information available is used fully to adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils with SEND.
- Sometimes, some parents would like more communication from the school about action taken to address incidences of bullying. As a result, some parents do not feel sufficiently reassured that the school has dealt with issues quickly and effectively. The school should ensure that through their communications, parents are clear that the school has taken action to address any concerns.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
115 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
25 students
Average A level grade A-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
641 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius' College | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Arts and Media School Islington | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.3 |
| Channing School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 16.0 |
| Acland Burghley School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.9 |
| Highgate School | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 35.8 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Prince Gennuh
- Phone
- 02072813536
- Address
- Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, Archway, London, N19 3EU
- Local authority
- Islington
- URN
- 143659
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.