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New River College Medical

Pupil referral unit · London · N1 0TJ

Ages 5–16 · 28 pupils · Islington

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Strong standard

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-03-10

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionExceptional
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
28
Boys / girls
10 / 18
Free school meals
70.8%
FSM pupils
17
Gender
Mixed
School type
Pupil referral unit

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Pupil referral unit
Headteacher
Mr Nigel Smith

Location

Address
Maygood Street
Postcode
N1 0TJ
Town
London
Local authority
Islington
District
Islington
Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed pupil referral unit, Ages 5–16, in London, Islington, 28 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 70.8%.

Open schools in London
1846
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in N1
36
Open schools in Islington LA
72

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LondonNear N1

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    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    London · N1 9AZ · Islington

    Ages 2–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM60.2%
    • Demand0.97

    0.2 miles away

  • Vittoria Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    London · N1 0WF · Islington

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM63.1%
    • Demand0.87

    0.2 miles away

  • Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Secondary

    London · N1 9QG · Islington

    Ages 11–16

    • Att854.0
    • P80.2
    • EM5+64%
    • Absence8.9%

    0.3 miles away

  • The Pears Family School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Free schools alternative provision

    London · N1 9JH · Islington

    Ages 5–14

    • FSM0.0%

    0.3 miles away

  • The Gower School

    Other independent school

    London · N1 9JF · Islington

    Ages 0–11

    0.3 miles away

  • Kings Cross Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    London · N1C 4BT · Camden

    Ages 3–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM50.1%
    • Demand0.79

    0.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Nigel Smith
Telephone
02075040534
Website
https://www.newrivercollege.co.uk/nrc-medical/welcome-medical

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