St Mary Magdalene Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary Magdalene Academy
Address: Liverpool Road, Islington
Town/City: London
Postcode: N7 8PG
Telephone Number: 02 0769 0123
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 4-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2007
Trust: Hive Education Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of London

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Reardon
Capacity: 1360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1561 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 115% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.1%

Location and administration

URN: 134314
DfE Number: 206/6905
UKPRN: 10024207
UPRN: 5300060053
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Islington (E09000019)
Constituency: Islington South and Finsbury (E14001306)
Electoral Ward: Laycock (E05013708)
Diocese: CE23(Diocese of London)

Easting & Northing: 531162E, 184855N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 52.75" N 0° 6' 34.78" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGVXR+54

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Rev Paul Adlington - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Mr Julius Ajeigbe - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 13 November 2025.
  • Mr Julius Ajeigbe - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Mr Timothy Allan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2025.
  • Ms Emanuelle Boisseau - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 October 2029.
  • Ms Isobel Jane Cox - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2025. Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Kate Dingle - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr David Forrester - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 3 July 2028.
  • Mr Michael Alan Gooch - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2028.
  • Reverend Sonia Home - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Mr Roderick Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Ms Victoria Linsley - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Guilene Marco - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 February 2026.
  • Matt McCurdy - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Eve Norridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 March 2030.
  • Ms Jumana Rahman - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2028.
  • John Reardon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Myriam Stacey - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2029.
  • Miss Nicole Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 October 2027.