Welcome to The Courtyard Islington
The school is described as an oasis of calm, situated in beautiful gardens, close to the hustle and bustle of Highbury and Islington. By maintaining an atmosphere of positivity, my staff and support and guide our students to make progress towards achieving their potential, academically, socially and emotionally. We work closely with all stakeholders to provide the best possible provision and enable of students to learn, thrive and achieve. We provide a personalised ambitious curriculum up to 72 students, aged 13-19.Built into our curriculum is a series of interventions supported by the local authority CAMHS, Educational Psychology and Speech and Language teams, as well as our onsite Art Therapist. I am incredibly proud of our wonderful school and all of those who contribute to our supportive and understanding community. Please take a look through our website to understand further the experiences of our students and their incredible achievements. Also, we are incredibly proud of our Outreach programme, www.LNN.org.uk which delivers Neurodiverse Awareness training to Employers, increasing job opportunities and equality in our community.Deborah ShepherdHead Teacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Free schools special
Suitable Ages
13 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
68 Total
No. of Boys
42 (61.8%)
No. of Girls
26 (38.2%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
92%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Spring Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10
May Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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