Arts and Media School Islington was last inspected on 7th and 14th-15th November 2017 and was graded as GOOD across every single criteria.
| Download Full Report | Date | Judgment |
| Ofsted Report 2017 | 7 & 14–15 November 2017 | Good |
| Ofsted Report 2013 | 6−7 November 2013 | Good |
| Ofsted Report 2011 | 22–23 June 2011 | Good |
| Ofsted Report 2008 | 9-10 January 2008 | Good |
Parents are encouraged to give feedback on the school.
What the Inspection team said about AMSI:
- ‘Pupils make good progress from years 7 – 11…’
- ‘Staff know their pupils well. Pupils’ needs are considered carefully in teachers’ planning, particularly those who have education, health and care plans.’
- ‘Pupils attitudes to learning are positive. They arrive well prepared for lessons and have good relationships with teachers.’
- ‘Pupils benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum that effectively supports their personal development and welfare. Pupils’ welfare is at the heart of the school’s work.’
- ‘Pupils describe the school as ‘a caring community’
- ‘Leaders have an accurate view of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement.’
- ‘The arrangements for safeguarding are effective….. As a result, staff have a keen understanding of the local and regional issues that their pupils face……. They [pupils] reported to inspectors that bullying is rare but that teachers deal with it effectively when it occurs.’
- ‘teaching and learning are good because expectations are high. Teachers are ambitious for pupils’ progress and pupils recognise that teachers are there to help them learn well.’
- ‘Teachers plan activities that aim to stretch the most able ….’
- ‘Some pupils told inspectors that they had improved their attendance and behaviour as well as their self-confidence because of the school’s work with them.’
- ‘Pupils know how to be successful learners and value their education.’
- ‘The behaviour of the pupils is good. Pupils want to learn and most give their full concentration in lessons, meeting the school’s high expectations.’
- ‘From their different starting points pupils make good progress across year groups and subjects.’
- ‘Pupils’ work including of disadvantaged pupils and the most able, demonstrates that Teachers’ planning considers their needs and typically challenges pupils to make good progress from their starting points.’