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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:0%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:92%
England:2%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


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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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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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This year we are delighted with the achievements of our students, particularly those who have achieved the skills and qualifications to achieve their chosen next phase of learning.

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About School

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityIslington
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed