City of London Academy Islington

I have been at COLA - I for a few months, and so far, i have enjoyed the school, i haven't seen unfair treating yet, and the Heads Of House are very kind, and are open to talk to if you have a problem, i haven't seen mouses/rats, that people say they have seen. So far i like this school, teachers have enthusiasm for the lessons they like to teach, i do enjoy this school, but i do have a while to go, it may change, for now, its a good school. (In my opinion), of course i don't see behind the scenes, but still.

Because the teachers are kind

This School is sus

The only thing Ex headteacher (Mrs Verga) and management was interested in was to reach their targets, racist staff and not caring for the children, it's all a facade.. my daughter had a handful of good teachers, otherwise it was a terrible experience for her.. she is now doing well, no thanks to COLAI but due her sheer determination and hard work.. she now works with people who do care about her ..

if you are thinking about putting your child into that school, avoid it. trust me it will be the best decision for your child's future. the staff are rude (with a few exceptions of course). i've been in that school for almost 4 years and i have had no help from the staff, even after asking them multiple times. don't get me started on how disgusting it is. the food is disgusting. one time, i got some meat that looked raw. their food is so bad i once puked and had to go home. there has been multiple incidences when students have spotted rats in classrooms, changing rooms, in the bathrooms and even in the cafeteria. they always preach about how they're going to try to improve the school as best they can, but of course they never do and never will. my friend said that male P.E. teachers would enter the girls' changing rooms. there was even one teacher that got fired for shouting and swearing a student. in conclusion, don't go anywhere near this school. they're really strict with the dress code. we're not allowed to go outside the classroom without our blazer on. most teachers don't let you go to the bathroom, even if you're on your period. we're only allowed certain shoes (no docs, no boots, no trainers) or you get sent to E.R., where you have to sit in a room for the whole day, or even multiple days, doing nothing. you're not allowed to get piercings, no coloured hair. for a school that preaches on how it's ok to be unique and different, the message is not getting across well. people have fainted for being too hot. no wonder all the teachers keep leaving... rip tracey.