City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, Archway, London, N19 3EUOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

115 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score40.3

40.3, 5.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths33%

33%, 12.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths57.4%

57.4%, 7.4 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc44.3%

44.3%, 3.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.64

3.64, 0.45 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

25 students

Average point score per A level entry45.56

45.56, 10.56 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade A-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

641 pupils on roll, with places for 900

Eligible for free school meals55.9%

55.9%, 29.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language43.4%

43.4%, 21.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.8%

15.8%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Aloysius' College0.4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Arts and Media School Islington0.6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 38.3
Channing School0.7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 16.0
Acland Burghley School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.9
Highgate School0.9 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 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
Website
highgatehill.cola.org.uk
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.