Arts and Media School Islington
Foundation school · 577 pupils
80% stayed in education · Attainment 8 38.3
Free schools 16 to 19
The London Screen Academy
- Pupils on roll
- 867of 1,000 places
- Free school meals
- 0.0%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- —
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
The London Screen Academy is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 323 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 28% went to university (Islington 50%, England 37%), and 7% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average B-, above the England average of B-; 0% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%).
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Islington and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | The London Screen Academy | Islington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 323 | 785 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 76% | 81% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 28% | 50% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 7% | 21% | 19% |
| Further education | 4% | 3% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 7% |
| Employment | 26% | 19% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 16% | 13% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | The London Screen Academy | Islington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 856 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 84 | 472 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 37.02 | 37.46 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | E+ | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 0% | 14% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | 78 | 93% | 2% |
| Mathematics | — | — | 31% |
| Music | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 182 | 100% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 45 | 54% | — |
Other secondary schools in Islington
Central Foundation Boys' School
Voluntary aided school · sixth form · 1,152 pupils
94% stayed in education · Attainment 8 55.2
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Academy sponsor led · sixth form · 892 pupils
87% stayed in education · Attainment 8 45.4
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
Free schools · sixth form · 641 pupils
88% stayed in education · Attainment 8 40.3
City of London Academy Islington
Academy sponsor led · sixth form · 852 pupils
88% stayed in education · Attainment 8 40.8
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Community school · 888 pupils
89% stayed in education · Attainment 8 52.7
Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.