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St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
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St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
- Secondary
- Islington N7 8LT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well inside and outside the classroom, flourishing into thoughtful and respectful individuals.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are well-trained and vigilant in protecting pupils鈥� safety and well-being.
Current Educational Practices: Observations of teaching, work sampling, and learning walks provide valuable feedback to staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers promote a culture of inclusion and collaborative teamwork. Targets for the most able pupils are not always ambitious enough.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school involves parents in 鈥榯eam around the school鈥� meetings with professionals.
Communication: Parents receive information on employment opportunities and qualification pathways in collaboration with local authorities.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are included in the review process for education, health, and care plans.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher provides strong direction and addresses concerns with effective leadership.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has secured robust assessment systems and improved teaching quality overall.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are well-trained in safeguarding, and an open culture encourages reporting any issues.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Specialists ensure that pupils鈥� emotional and physical well-being are effectively supported.
Extracurricular Offerings: Additional activities include arts, crafts, science, and various sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extra-curricular activities enrich pupils' learning and sense of achievement.
Outdoor Facilities: Governors ensure that premises, including outdoor areas, are fit for purpose.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive career guidance in partnership with parents and local authorities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The school prepares students well for further education with all receiving unconditional offers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Individual support and interventions meet specific needs, achieving well for pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects, both academic and vocational, including GCSEs and A Levels.
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St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 67 students from age 13-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 3 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Primary School and Secondary School, which also houses the Sixth Form, make up St Mary Magdalene Academy.
The Academy is a Christian learning community supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools that seeks to develop young people into high achievers and help them find their place in the world.
We warmly welcome students and teachers from all religions and none to our schools, which work hard to be inspiring places of learning centred on raising happy, successful kids.
Although clearly derived from our Christian roots, our key values鈥擳rust, Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Resilience, and Thankfulness鈥攁re suited for a good life lived in any community.
St. Mary Magdalene Academy supports The Courtyard, a free school.
We've learned that miracles simply take a little bit longer, but the impossible may be accomplished very quickly with the correct amount of commitment!
We demand this dedication to overcoming the seemingly insurmountable from all members of the faculty, students, and parents.
The main force behind personal development is education.
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The Academy is a Christian learning community supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools that seeks to develop young people into high achievers and help them find their place in the world.
We warmly welcome students and teachers from all religions and none to our schools, which work hard to be inspiring places of learning centred on raising happy, successful kids.
Although clearly derived from our Christian roots, our key values鈥擳rust, Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Resilience, and Thankfulness鈥攁re suited for a good life lived in any community.
St. Mary Magdalene Academy supports The Courtyard, a free school.
We've learned that miracles simply take a little bit longer, but the impossible may be accomplished very quickly with the correct amount of commitment!
We demand this dedication to overcoming the seemingly insurmountable from all members of the faculty, students, and parents.
The main force behind personal development is education.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 13-19 | 11-18 | 14-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 3.9 | 8.3 | 4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 34.13% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 37.38% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.63% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 20.13% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.14 | 3 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 88.87% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 99 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.73% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 28.6% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 27.47% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.53% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 73% | 24.2% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.98 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.31% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 51.38% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 37.69% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.31% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.63% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 3.18 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 85.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 98 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.07% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 27.87% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.8% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.47% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 71% | 22.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.67% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.7 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% 2 | 46.88% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 28.81% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.19% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.88% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.29 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 71.31% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 85 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.62% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.31% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.92% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.85% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.85% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% | 42% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.69% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.28 | 2.71 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 67.45% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 101 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.2% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.4% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 31.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.87% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.4% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 95 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.18% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.09% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.18% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.09% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.55% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
3 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Local authority ratio 17 : 1