SchoolScoresNew River College Medical
Pupil referral unit · All-through, ages 5 to 16 · Mixed
Maygood Street, London, N1 0TJ
020 7504 0534 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 March 2026 , published 7 June 2026.
In short: 1 exceptional, 5 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Islington. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Islington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | 73.8% | 51.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | 18.6% | 3.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 81.4% | 17.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language | 7.0% | 33.9%* | 19.2% |
| Pupils per teacher | 3.9 | 14.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | 2.2 | 10.8 | 11.8 |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby secondary schools
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Regent High School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Mary Magdalene Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 71% grade 5+ English and maths
- City of London Academy Islington 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Camden School for Girls 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 79% grade 5+ English and maths
- North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 33% A*/A at A level
- Guildhouse School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 32% A*/A at A level
- Jeannine Manuel School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Lift Beacon High 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 16% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is New River College Medical's Ofsted rating?
New River College Medical was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 exceptional, 5 strong, and safeguarding was met.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 134274.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.