Open Other Secondary Mixed

City of London Academy Islington

Prebend Street, London, N1 8PQ
Part of: CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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City of London Academy Islington
London, N1 8PQ
896 Pupils
805 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
61.90% FSM %
493 Boys
403 Girls
About City of London Academy Islington

City of London Academy Islington is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Islington, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 896 pupils on roll. School capacity: 805. Current headteacher: Laurence Glees.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Islington or the school directly.

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 South and Finsbury
Ward St Mary's & St James'
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 Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2008
UKPRN 10024134
URN 135587
Data Last Updated 19-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Lisley Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Russell Willmer Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Naureen Bhatti Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Laurence Glees Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Maia Hamilton Local Governor 24/11/2025 23/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Hesketh Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Richard Kottler Local Governor 01/01/2022 31/12/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Peter Laurie Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Hafiza Patel Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sionade Robinson Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kristy Sandino Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Eric Sorensen Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Schools Nearby
Richard Cloudesley School
0.06 km • London
Other
Hanover Primary School
0.37 km • London
Other
St Mary's CofE Primary School
0.42 km • London
Other
The New North Academy
0.43 km • London
Other
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
0.51 km • London
Other
Thomas Fairchild Community School
0.56 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
City of London Academy Islington is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in London, Islington.
City of London Academy Islington has 896 pupils, with a capacity of 805.
City of London Academy Islington caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at City of London Academy Islington is: Non-selective.
The Principal at City of London Academy Islington is Mr Laurence Glees.
City of London Academy Islington is at Prebend Street, Islington, London, N1 8PQ, in the Islington local authority, London.
Sixth form at City of London Academy Islington: Has a sixth form.
City of London Academy Islington is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Laurence Glees
Prebend Street, Islington, London, N1 8PQ
02072268611
www.colai.org.uk
Location
N1 8PQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135587
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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