School profile

The London Screen Academy

16 plus · Free schools 16 to 19 · London, N5 2AG

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#760 of 2,536

Better than 70% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

Phase16 plus
TypeFree schools 16 to 19
Ages16 to 19
Pupils867
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Sam Summerson
TrustDAY ONE TRUST
Local authorityIslington
Opened02 Sept 2019
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 146031.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolIslingtonEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.37.02, better than England, similar to Islington37.4635
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels12.39, worse than England, worse than Islington32.8535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsE+--
AAB or better0%, worse than England, worse than Islington13.5%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.13, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study427--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils867
Girls503
Boys364
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.19%
First language not English9.2%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.204
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.36
Average class size21.8

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
48.1%
Other White
12.7%
Other mixed
6.3%
Caribbean
5.4%
White and Asian
5.3%
African
5.1%
Other ethnic group
3.8%
White and Black African
3.2%
White and Black Caribbean
2.9%
Irish
2.5%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher20.8
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.17.4
Teachers (FTE)41.74
Teaching assistants (FTE)1.74
Support staff (FTE)31.26
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2543.6
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2540.7
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/252.9

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate0%
Pupils with one or more suspensions0%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.76.8%
Employment30.3%
Higher education25.7%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.15.4%
Further education4.1%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near The London Screen Academy
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryHighbury Fields SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.2 miSecondaryCity of London Academy Highbury GroveAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.3 miPrimarySt Joan of Arc RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryDrayton Park Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryGillespie Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.6 miPrimaryCanonbury Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miNot applicableSt Paul's Waldorf SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miNot applicableNorth Bridge House Senior Canonbury SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miPrimaryGrasmere Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about The London Screen Academy

How does The London Screen Academy rank in England?

The London Screen Academy ranks 760 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 70% of schools).

What are The London Screen Academy's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The London Screen Academy was B-, and 0% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend The London Screen Academy?

The London Screen Academy has 867 pupils aged 16 to 19.

How big are classes at The London Screen Academy?

At The London Screen Academy, the average class had 21.8 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 20.8 pupils per teacher.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.