Open Other Secondary Mixed

City of London Academy Highbury Grove

8 Highbury Grove, London, N5 2EQ
Part of: CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove
London, N5 2EQ
1,010 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
56.30% FSM %
639 Boys
371 Girls
About City of London Academy Highbury Grove

City of London Academy Highbury Grove is a mixed-gender Academies located in London, Islington, in the London region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,010 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Aimee Lyall.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Islington
Region London
Administrative District Islington
Parliamentary Constituency Islington North
Ward Mildmay
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-12-2017
UKPRN 10065100
URN 144962
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Martin Jermyn Chair of Local Governing Body 27/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Elizabeth Adams Local Governor 01/03/2025 28/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Akin Akinbode Local Governor 01/03/2024 29/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Charles Cohen Local Governor 01/03/2024 29/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nicola Davison Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nicholas Durack Local Governor 05/07/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Maggie Elliott Local Governor 31/08/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Aimee Lyall Local Governor 01/12/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Ahlisha Tucker Local Governor 01/01/2022 31/12/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Claire Tunley Local Governor 13/12/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nick Worsley Local Governor 13/12/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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0.09 km • London
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0.41 km • London
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0.53 km • London
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Drayton Park Primary School
0.58 km • London
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Frequently Asked Questions
City of London Academy Highbury Grove is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in London, Islington.
City of London Academy Highbury Grove has 1,010 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
City of London Academy Highbury Grove caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at City of London Academy Highbury Grove is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at City of London Academy Highbury Grove is Ms Aimee Lyall.
City of London Academy Highbury Grove is at 8 Highbury Grove, Islington, London, N5 2EQ, in the Islington local authority, London.
Sixth form at City of London Academy Highbury Grove: Has a sixth form.
City of London Academy Highbury Grove is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Aimee Lyall
8 Highbury Grove, Islington, London, N5 2EQ
02072888900
www.highburygrove.cola.org.uk
Location
N5 2EQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144962
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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