New River College Medical is a pupil referral unit in Islington, London, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 28 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 28
- Headteacher
- Mr Nigel Smith
- Opened
- 1 September 2003
- Free school meals
- 70.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Islington
- School reference (URN)
- 134274
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Islington council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, March 2026: Strong standard in 5 of 6 areas
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, June 2021).
Contact and getting there
Maygood Street, London, N1 0TJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Pears Family School Alternative provision · Ages 5–14 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 miles
- New River College Primary Alternative provision · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- The Bridge Integrated Learning Space Special school · Ages 7–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 miles
By need in Islington: Autism (4) · PMLD (3) · Speech and language (2) · Moderate learning (2)
Questions about New River College Medical
How do I get a place at New River College Medical?
Places at New River College Medical are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Islington council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does New River College Medical take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is New River College Medical’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2026 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is New River College Medical?
Maygood Street, London, N1 0TJ, in Islington.
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