Why is London Academy called London Academy? It opened on September 1 2004. Before that, it was Edgware School. London Academy was one of five academies that opened that year. These academies are all-ability schools. They get support from business, faith, or voluntary groups.
Peter Shalson sponsored London Academy. He was the chairman of a venture capital company. He gave 1.5 million pounds. The school also made money by selling part of the old site.
The London Academy building was finished in September 2006. In 2005, 49% of students got A*-C grades at GCSE. By 2008, this rose to 78%.
In 2016, they began building a new primary school on the site. This made London Academy an all-through school for ages 4 to 18. Ofsted said London Academy was good in a report published June 6 2018.
London Academy teaches many subjects. In Key Stage 3, students learn English. They also study mathematics and science. Science includes biology, chemistry, and physics. Students also learn computer science. Other subjects are design and technology. Religious studies geography history art music drama and physical education. They can also learn Spanish and French.
In Key Stage 4, students continue with English and mathematics. They also study science. They can choose double or triple science. Some students study French or Spanish. Some also study religious studies. PE is compulsory for non-GCSE exam students. Students also learn PSCHE. This covers personal social citizenship and health education. They can choose geography or history or both.
Sadly, on May 18 2006 Kiyan Prince died. He was stabbed outside the school gates. This happened after an argument with another student. Kiyan Prince was a professional footballer. He is a notable former pupil of London Academy.
London Academy’s motto is Leaders for Tomorrow. It prepares students for the future. The school is located on Spur Road in Edgware. It is in the London Borough of Barnet. The school’s URN is 134798. As you can see, London Academy has a rich history. It offers a wide range of subjects. It aims to help every student succeed.