# The Courtyard Islington — London, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 72
- **Founded:** 2013
- **Principal:** Deborah Shepherd

## Contact

- **Address:** St Mary Magdalene Church Gardens, Holloway Road, London
- **Phone:** 0203 859 6350
- **Website:** https://www.thecourtyardislington.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/london/the-courtyard-islington-14576

## About

A specialist ASC provision for students aged 13-19, where students grow in confidence, develop to become independent adults and become happy and vibrant individuals.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2017
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2017

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — An Oasis in the City: We've seen our child grow in confidence and develop important life skills at The Courtyard. The staff are dedicated and the facilities are calm and beautiful. We've been particularly impressed with the Outreach programme and the opportunities it provides for our child to engage with the wider community. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some Positives and Areas for Improvement: We've had a mixed experience at The Courtyard. Our child has made some great friends and the staff are generally supportive. However, we've found the communication between home and school to be a bit inconsistent at times. We're hoping to see some improvements in this area. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Second Family for Our Child: The Courtyard has been a life-changing experience for our child. The school is like a second family to them and they feel safe and supported. The staff are amazing and the facilities are fantastic. We're so grateful to have found this special place for our child. *(Dec 2021)*
- **4/5** — A Great Experience for Our Child: Our child attended The Courtyard for a few years and we were really happy with the progress they made. The school's values of positivity and calmness are evident in everything they do. The staff are supportive and the curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of Autistic students. *(Jun 2020)*

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