Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School excels at supporting every student to achieve their best, particularly disadvantaged students and those with special needs. The school creates a nurturing, safe environment where students are proud to attend, with excellent behaviour and high attendance. Teachers have exceptional subject knowledge and build positive relationships that inspire students to make outstanding progress and leave school ambitious about their futures.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching with high expectations and strong relationships between teachers and students
- Excellent student behaviour, attendance and conduct with minimal disruptions
- Exceptional support for disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs
- Broad, balanced curriculum matched to student interests with strong focus on literacy and numeracy
- Extensive enrichment activities and excellent progress from starting points across all student groups
Areas for Improvement
- Strengthen consistency in the quality of teacher marking across the school
- Encourage all students to respond to guidance on how to improve
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - school meets statutory requirements with robust recruitment and child protection procedures ensuring students are kept safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre visits, museum visits, art, dance, drama, music, sport
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School is an outstanding girls' comprehensive school in Islington with a diverse student body. The headteacher demonstrates exceptional leadership with unwavering commitment to improving life chances for every student.
At a Glance
61.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
75 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
37
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
888 pupils
900 capacity
12 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Islington
Places available
1,530
Applications
1,585
Got 1st preference
68.6%
Got preferred school
94.8%
Secondary admissions across Islington (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.47629%
Overall absence
25.16269%
Persistent absence
922
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
The Gower School
Vittoria Primary School
Winton Primary School
New River College Primary
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
Argyle Primary School
Hanover Primary School
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