Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Islington

Catchment areas, Ofsted ratings & 2025 admissions data

About Schools in Islington

Islington has 72 state schools, including 39 primary and 7 secondary schools. 76% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 56 faith schools serving families across the borough.

Ofsted Ratings

Primary Schools

39schools

Secondary Schools

7schools

Top Primary Schools in Islington

PrimaryFree schools

Outstanding

City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Last distance offered
402 m
Met expected standard
76%

PrimaryCommunity school

Outstanding

Gillespie Primary School

Last distance offered
229 m
Met expected standard
83%

PrimaryCommunity school

Outstanding

Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Last distance offered
322 m
Met expected standard
90%

Top Secondary Schools in Islington

SecondaryAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

City of London Academy Islington

Last distance offered
1,127 m
Progress 8 score
0.13

SecondaryCommunity school

Outstanding

Highbury Fields School

Last distance offered
1,931 m
Progress 8 score
0.43

SecondaryFoundation school

Good

Arts and Media School Islington

Last distance offered
1,609 m
Progress 8 score
0.17

All Schools in Islington

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