Arts and Media School Islington
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Attainment 8 of 38.3 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 38.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 42%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.17
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.10, 0.43]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 130 | 38.3 | — | 42.3% | 38.5% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 124 | 45.0 | +0.17 | 62.9% | 30.6% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 138 | 39.7 | -0.25 | 49.0% | 26.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 121 | 46.1 | +0.14 | 60.0% | 29.0% | 3.8 |
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Other secondary schools in Islington for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 131690 |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Foundation school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Susan Service |
| Trust | Islington Arts and Media Trust |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | N4 3LS |
| Latest pupils | 130 |
| FSM eligible | 61.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Turle Road, London, N4 3LS
www.artsandmedia.islington.sch.uk2072815511| DfE number | 4325 |
| UKPRN | 10013526 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 1999 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 18 Jun 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2023 |