The London Screen Academy, London
The London Screen Academy is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in London, part of Day One Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The London Screen Academy in detail
The London Screen Academy in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I’m Sam Summerson, and it’s my absolute pleasure to lead such an inspiring and vibrant community. Each day at LSA brings new ideas to life right before our eyes, and it’s thrilling to be a part of this creative journey alongside our talented students and dedicated staff."
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Islington
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
The London Screen Academy is one of 2 schools run by Day One Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 370 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 26% went on to university or other higher education and 30% into work. 8% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (48%), Mixed (18%) and Black (11%).
In 2026, 204 pupils (23.5%) received SEN support and 36 (4.2%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Drayton Park, about 500 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Highbury Barn, 40 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
The London Screen Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
19.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
B-
Average grade
37.0
Points per entry
E+
Best 3 A-Levels
0%
Achieving AAB+
Average
Value added
84
A-Level students
85%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 370 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
8%
Top-third university
45%
Degree course
46%
Any L4+ destination
0%
Apprenticeships
Based on 310 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with The London Screen Academy
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 46
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 36 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Islington is 143 (the median across 70 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
867 pupils
1,000 places
133 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Islington council
Places available
1,480
Applications
1,593
Got 1st preference
66.2%
Got preferred school
94.5%
All secondary applications across Islington council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
204
SEN Support
36
EHC Plans
27.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
867
Total Pupils
364
Boys
503
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
50
Teachers
17.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,567
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about The London Screen Academy
What is The London Screen Academy's Ofsted rating?
The London Screen Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for The London Screen Academy?
No fixed boundary. When The London Screen Academy is oversubscribed, Islington allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at The London Screen Academy?
Classes at The London Screen Academy average 21.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to The London Screen Academy?
The London Screen Academy has around 867 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to The London Screen Academy?
Apply through Islington's coordinated admissions process, naming The London Screen Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near The London Screen Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 36 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Islington is 143 (the median across 70 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The London Screen Academy?
The London Screen Academy is at Highbury Grove, London, N5 2AG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)