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New River College Secondary
Islington·Not applicable·London·Pupil referral unit·N7 8RH
URN: 100391
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Nearby and similar schools
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Compare with New River College SecondarySchool information
| URN | 100391 |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Pupil referral unit |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Executive Headteacher Nigel Smith |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | N7 8RH |
| Pupils | 61 |
| FSM eligible | 68.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Lough Road, London, N7 8RH
https://www.newrivercollege.co.uk/nrc-secondary/welcome-secondary2075040534| DfE number | 1104 |
| UKPRN | 10016941 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |