St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Details
| Age Range | 13-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Free schools special |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Address | Holloway Road, N7 8LT |
| School Website | www.smmathecourtyard.org |
| Telephone | 2038596350 |
| URN | 139418 |
School Census
| Total | 55 |
| Girls/Boys | 17/38 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 30.9%/69.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 29 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/05/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/05/2017 | Good |
| 28/04/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 09/05/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/04/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0 |
| Progress 8 | -3.2 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.14 |
| Progress 8 | -2.17 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.06 |
| Progress 8 | -2.98 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 83% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 37.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 11.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 38.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 16.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.8% |
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