Open Free School 16 plus Mixed

The London Screen Academy

Highbury Grove, London, N5 2AG
Part of: DAY ONE TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The London Screen Academy
London, N5 2AG
863 Pupils
1,000 Capacity
16–19 Age Range
0.00% FSM %
359 Boys
504 Girls
About The London Screen Academy

Located in London (N5 2AG), The London Screen Academy is a mixed-gender 16 plus school for pupils aged 16–19 with a Does not apply character, classified as Free Schools and situated within the local authority of Islington.

It has 863 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,000. Current headteacher: Sam Summerson.

Data for The London Screen Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools 16 to 19
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education 16 plus
Status Open
Local Authority Islington
Region London
Administrative District Islington
Parliamentary Constituency Islington North
Ward Highbury
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 DAY ONE TRUST
Opened 02-09-2019
UKPRN 10083773
URN 146031
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Tim Bevan Chair of Local Governing Body 07/08/2019 05/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jan Balon Local Governor 24/06/2021 26/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Barbara Broccoli Local Governor 07/08/2019 05/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Katherine Butler Local Governor 27/04/2023 26/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Oli de Botton Local Governor 07/08/2019 27/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Hilary Dixon Local Governor 17/04/2024 16/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jane Featherstone Local Governor 07/08/2019 05/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Eric Fellner Local Governor 07/08/2019 05/08/2027 Original (signatory) members
Mr David Heyman Local Governor 07/08/2019 05/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Amanda Howe Local Governor 11/01/2024 10/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Charlie Kennard Local Governor 10/06/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Njoki Mahiaini Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
Highbury Fields School
0.26 km • London
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0.34 km • London
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0.42 km • London
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0.43 km • London
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Drayton Park Primary School
0.57 km • London
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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
The London Screen Academy is a Free schools 16 to 19 (group: Free Schools) in London, Islington.
The London Screen Academy has 863 pupils, with a capacity of 1,000.
The London Screen Academy caters for pupils aged 16 to 19.
The admissions policy at The London Screen Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The London Screen Academy is Mr Sam Summerson.
The London Screen Academy is at Highbury Grove, London, N5 2AG, in the Islington local authority, London.
Sixth form at The London Screen Academy: Has a sixth form.
The London Screen Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Sam Summerson
Highbury Grove, London, N5 2AG
02081068100
www.lsa.ac.uk
Location
N5 2AG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146031
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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