The Courtyard Islington

A good free schools special school in Islington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Courtyard Islington.

London, N78LT Ofsted: Good Age 13-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 May 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Holloway Road
Islington
London, N78LT
Phone
2038596350
Website
thecourtyardislington.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139418
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Special
Address
Holloway Road, Islington, London, N7 8LT
Website
www.thecourtyardislington.org
Age range
13-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE COURTYARD ISLINGTON
Capacity
72 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
67
Free School Meals
70.4% (47 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
83.6% (56 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
44.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
67 pupils
13-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Successful learner Confident individual Responsible citizen Effective contributor

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Deborah Shepherd welcomes visitors to The Courtyard and describes it as a specialist ASC provision for students aged 13-19, described as an oasis of calm, with a personalised ambitious curriculum for up to 72 students, and interventions supported by CAMHS, Educational Psychology and Speech and Language teams, plus onsite Art Therapist.

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum designed around four pathways: Formal Pathway; Independence; Sports and PSD; Nurture. Stage Not Age: classes taught in vertical year groups rather than by age. Subject Areas: STEAM (Science, ICT, Maths, Art and PE); LCC (Language Culture and Communication) presented through English language and literature; Humanities and Performing Arts; PD (Personal Development) presented through Home Cooking/Hospitality, French, Personal and Social Development and Relationships and Sex Education. Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Independence skills developed during daily keyworker sessions. Votes for Schools used to provoke discussion about equality, inclusion, bullying, discrimination and safeguarding, promoting British Values linked to welfare, preventing radicalisation and extremism. Work Experience: Careers programme includes a minimum of 80 hours of work experience; aligns with CDI Career Development Framework and Gatsby Benchmarks. Enriching Educational Visits; Outreach Programme with Neurodiversity training for employers.

SEND Provision

In the 2024-25 financial year, the school will receive Pupil Premium funding for each child registered as eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years: £1,345 for students in reception year to year 6; £985 for students in year 7 to year 11. Funding received will be allocated to the following areas: Support of behaviour, emotional and mental health issues; Social communication skills improvement; Improved speech, language and communication skills; Improved literacy and numeracy skills; School-Led Tutoring.

Admissions Criteria

Eligibility Criteria: Has an EHCP citing Autism; Currently in Years 8-11; Learning age – 11+.

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