Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential.

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone.

Apply for a secondary school place

If your child is due to start secondary school, you must apply online

Before you apply

If your child is due to start secondary school, you must apply online.

Our secondary schools have a lot to be proud of. They work hard to deliver positive outcomes for every pupil in our schools.

In 2024, students in Islington did better than students in other parts of the country in GCSEs or their equivalent (Key Stage 4). In particular, they got higher scores in English and Maths, and more students passed the English Baccalaureate.

Don’t include private schools in your application.

You can check your home to school distance to any Islington school using your local area.

You'll find lots of useful information in our secondary school admissions guide.

Secondary admissions guide