Arts and Media School Islington

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Welcome to Arts & Media School Islington, a comprehensive trust foundation school for boys and girls in the north of Islington. We are a vibrant and diverse community with high expectations for all our pupils as we fulfill our vision of every child a scholar. Our curriculum is built upon a strong academic GCSE core which reflects our specialism through creative and engaging teaching.

By choosing Arts and Media School Islington, you are investing in a school that is committed to your child achieving, both academically and creatively. Our excellent exam results put us in the top 25% of schools nationally for student progress. We are ambitious for our students and ensure that our cornerstones of Aspiration, Confidence, Respect, and Reflection are embedded in everyday life within our school community. We have developed significant partnerships that will enhance students’ understanding of the world and prepare them for their next step in life.

We pride ourselves on being a welcoming school where we work in partnership with parents and carers to ensure that all children reach their full potential during their time with us.

We are proud to embrace a wide range of cultures and languages within our pupil population and we create an atmosphere of respect and trust where every child can feel safe and secure.

Our school vision:

• Confidence
• Aspiration
• Respect
• Reflection

A broad and balanced curriculum is offered to all of our students: underpinned by the academic core of subjects (English, Maths, Science, Humanities, and Languages), learning is enhanced by the study of the Arts, computing, technology, and physical education, offering our students a course of study in which academic rigor fully prepares them for further education and university.

In Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 & 9), students study English, Mathematics, Science, the Arts (Art, Dance, Drama, Media, and Music), Humanities (History, Geography, Religious Education), a Modern Foreign Language (French or Spanish), Design Technology, ICT and Physical Education as well as PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic education). Many students take GCSEs early which increases their motivation and self-belief.

In Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11), all pupils follow an academic core GCSE pathway and then have an enrichment of a choice of subjects from the Arts and Media field. 98% of our pupils go onto further education studying A-level at college.

Every single one of our pupils has a guaranteed place at the City and Islington College which is our dedicated sixth form and Academic Partner. They offer a multitude of courses including A-levels, Btec Nationals, and work-based training.

“We achieve excellent academic results year on year for our students, with almost 1500 progressing on to higher education, and create pathways to careers for people of all ages. That is why we are the first choice of Further Education College for thousands of young people and adults across London.

With our unique identity, we deliver high-quality learning experiences for our students. We encourage them to achieve their ambitions, expand their horizons and grow as individuals. Many of the achievements made by our students are incredible and out of the ordinary.

Through our program of assemblies and PSHE we explicitly teach the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

To ensure PSHE is delivered effectively we work in partnership with Islington Healthy Schools Team, PULSE, Islington Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Service, and Legal & General Finance Volunteers. We are a member of the PSHE Association.

Make sure your child is getting the most out of school by attending some of the fantastic FREE clubs and activities at lunchtime and after school.

Many of our students feel that, despite living in one of the world’s greatest cities, they don’t get enough opportunities to get out and explore what London has to offer. At Arts & Media School we consider it an important privilege that we are a school in this great city and that our students should be given as many chances as possible to explore it and see it beyond the local boroughs.

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