New River College Secondary
Other · Pupil referral unit · Ages 11–16 · London, Islington
New River College Secondary is an other school in London, Islington for ages 11–16 (pupil referral unit). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 25 April 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Lough Road, London, N7 8RH
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Islington
- Pupils on roll
- 26 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 65.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 3.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 25 April 2024
Strengths
- “Leaders are ambitious to prepare pupils for their next stages in education and employment.”
- “The school encourages pupils’ personal development and academic achievement equally well and supports their readiness for life beyond school.”
- “The school ensures that pupils are equipped with qualifications, skills and experiences relevant to their career aspirations.”
To improve
- “Although improving over time, valuable learning is missed due to pupils’ absence from school.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 June 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Islington.
- St Mary Magdalene Academy 0.1 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- The Courtyard Islington 0.2 mi School remains Good
- The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 0.6 mi School remains Outstanding
- Samuel Rhodes MLD School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- New River College Primary 0.6 mi School remains Good
- The Bridge School 0.7 mi Standards maintained
- New River College Medical 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade