Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

A outstanding community school school in Islington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School.

London, N19QG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.24
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 74.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
16 December 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Donegal Street
Islington
London, N19QG
Phone
2078370739
Website
egaschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100457
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Donegal Street, Islington, London, N1 9QG
Website
http://www.egaschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
865
Free School Meals
55.4% (479 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
54.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.0
English Attainment 8:
11.6
Maths Attainment 8:
10.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.0
Ebacc English:
96.4%
Ebacc Entry:
53.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.7%
Ebacc Languages:
90.9%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.24
Progress 8 Range:
0.02 to 0.47

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
53.3 (+33.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.5 (+22.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
54.0 (+14.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.24 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
144
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
865 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Without limits"

Diversity of experience and background is valued Ambitious, kind and compassionate life-long learners

Head Teacher's Message

EGA offers families in Islington an outstanding local school with a track record of strong academic outcomes alongside a rich offer of character-building opportunities. EGA is a place where diversity of experience and background is valued, where all students can flourish and grow whatever their interest or aspiration.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Maths Booster Poetry Club Science Club French Support Spanish Support Library Band Scholar's Club Print Making Club Food Coursework Music 'Learn an Instrument' GCSE Dance Surgery Fitness Suite Music GCSE Coursework School of Rock Study Club Gardening Club Oil Painting Mindful Drawing Textiles Club KS3 Historical Film Club Choir Homework Club Cooking Club Chess & Games Club Badminton Board Games Club Netball Football (with Arsenal) Rowing Club Creative Club Health & Social Care Support Book Club Sports Club Basketball Debate It Art/Print/Textiles GCSE Pride Club Trampolining Clay Club Duke of Edinburgh Award Additional Maths Qualification

Sports

Football Netball Basketball Badminton Rowing Trampolining

Facilities

Drawing & Painting Studio (Art) Print & Collage Studio (Art) Textiles Studio (Art) Fully equipped Dance Studio Library - The Cloud Lecture Theatre

Curriculum Highlights

GCSE Art & Design (Fine Art) with three focuses: Mixed Media, Print, Textiles Dance: GCSE Dance (AQA) with performance, choreography and analytical components; associated with Sadler’s Wells Computer Science: GCSE with on-screen programming; Edexcel 2020 specification Citizenship: KS3 to GCSE; Edexcel Citizenship specification

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Extensive wraparound care: before school, lunchtime and after-school activities; Library opens before school, at lunchtimes and after school; Breakfast Club runs every morning in the dining hall.

Admissions Criteria

1) Looked after children and children who have been adopted (or made subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately after being looked after; 2) Siblings; 3) Exceptional medical, social or special educational needs; 4) Distance.

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