Islington Arts and Media School
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Islington Arts and Media School, is an Arts and Media specialising secondary school
in the Borough of Islington, London. It was formerly known as George Orwell School. It was attended by Jay Simpson
of Millwall. Other well known ex pupils include the actors Troy Titus-Adams
and Kaya Scodelario
.The school also achieved 81% A* to C in 2011 GCSEs, with 45%achieving 5 A*-C including English and Maths. 12% of pupils gained 3 or more A*-A grades.
It was used as a filming location in the Academy Award-nominated 2006 film, Notes on a Scandal
. It was classified as a "School Of Creativity" in 2009. The Headteacher is Diana Osagie who has been Head since September 2010 and was previously Deputy Head for 9 years.
Prior to becoming the George Orwell School it was known as Tollington Park Secondary School. One of its notable students was world-wide renowned photojournalist Don McCullin
. McCullin attended the school in the late 1940s. The Victorian building still in use today was originally Montem St School, and was attended in the 1920s by Sydney Carter
, the author of the words for the song Lord of the Dance.
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
in the Borough of Islington, London. It was formerly known as George Orwell School. It was attended by Jay Simpson
Jay Simpson
Jay-Alistaire Frederick "Jay" Simpson is an English footballer who plays for Millwall as a striker or winger, on loan from Hull City. He is a product of the Arsenal Academy.-Arsenal:...
of Millwall. Other well known ex pupils include the actors Troy Titus-Adams
Troy Titus-Adams
Troy Titus-Adams is a British actress.She has appeared in soap operas EastEnders as Nina Harris and Family Affairs, as Kim Davies as well as several films and stage productions.- External links :*...
and Kaya Scodelario
Kaya Scodelario
Kaya Rose Scodelario is a British actress and model. She is best known for her role as Effy Stonem in the E4 drama Skins.-Skins :...
.The school also achieved 81% A* to C in 2011 GCSEs, with 45%achieving 5 A*-C including English and Maths. 12% of pupils gained 3 or more A*-A grades.
It was used as a filming location in the Academy Award-nominated 2006 film, Notes on a Scandal
Notes on a Scandal (film)
Notes on a Scandal is a 2006 British psychological thriller film, adapted from the 2003 novel of the same name by Zoë Heller. The screenplay was written by Patrick Marber and the film was directed by Richard Eyre. Many parts of the film were shot in Islington Arts and Media School...
. It was classified as a "School Of Creativity" in 2009. The Headteacher is Diana Osagie who has been Head since September 2010 and was previously Deputy Head for 9 years.
Prior to becoming the George Orwell School it was known as Tollington Park Secondary School. One of its notable students was world-wide renowned photojournalist Don McCullin
Don McCullin
Donald McCullin, FRPS CBE is an internationally known British photojournalist, particularly recognized for his war photography and images of urban strife...
. McCullin attended the school in the late 1940s. The Victorian building still in use today was originally Montem St School, and was attended in the 1920s by Sydney Carter
Sydney Carter
Sydney Bertram Carter was an English poet, songwriter, folk musician, born in Camden Town, London. He is best known for the song "Lord of the Dance" , set to the tune of the American Shaker song "Simple Gifts", and the song "The Crow on the Cradle", adapted from an old folk song...
, the author of the words for the song Lord of the Dance.