129
Pupils · 2024/25
27%
EAL · 2024/25
34%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 25/05/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityIslington
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Samuel Rhodes MLD School · All-through · Islington
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
129
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
27%
FSM eligible
71%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
34%
Contact
Address
11 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2EG
Local authority
Islington
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 129 | 8.5 | 100% | 27% | 71% | 10% | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 144 | 7.1 | 100% | 30% | 71% | 10% | 34% |
| 2022/23 | 139 | 7.0 | 100% | 27% | 74% | 13% | 47% |
| 2021/22 | 135 | 6.1 | 100% | 27% | 76% | 15% | 52% |
| 2020/21 | 124 | 5.8 | 100% | 30% | 68% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 124 | 6.4 | 100% | 30% | 85% | 9% | 31% |
| 2017/18 | 115 | 5.6 | 100% | 30% | 88% | 8% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 124 | 5.4 | 100% | 31% | 86% | 8% | 34% |
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