New River College Secondary

Alternative provision
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Lough Road, London, N7 8RHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

New River College Secondary is an alternative provision school in Islington for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 November 2018, report published 4 December 2018

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

26 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals65.4%

65.4%, 38.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language11.5%

11.5%, 10.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support84.6%

84.6%, 69.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan15.4%

15.4%, 9.4 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near New River College Secondary

School	Distance	Ofsted
New River College Primary	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good
New River College Medical	0.8 miles	Report card: Strong standard to exceptional
The Pears Family School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding
The ArtsXchange	1 mile	Ofsted: Good
New Regent's College	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard

School details

School type: Pupil referral unit
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr Nigel Smith
Phone: 02075040534
Website: newrivercollege.co.uk/nrc-secondary/welcome-secondary (opens in a new tab)
Address: Lough Road, London, N7 8RH
Local authority: Islington
URN: 100391

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.