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Please book a place if you would like to attend. There will be two attendance options - A talk by the Co-Headteachers first, followed by a tour (enter the school via Tetherdown at 4pm), or the other way around, a tour first followed by the Co-Headteachers' talk (enter the school via Creighton Avenue at 4pm).
Our history began in 1879, when William Brown (pictured) founded Tollington School (also pictured below). Tollington School went through several changes, before becoming a mixed grammar school in 1958. You can find out more information about Tollington School on their website.
In keeping with last week’s A level results, our students have excelled themselves in their achievements. 43% of grades achieved were 7 or above and we achieved our highest ever Attainment 8 score of 60.3. It has been an unbelievable year for GCSE and BTEC results at Fortismere.
We champion high aspirations and have the highest expectations of behaviour, commitment to learning, character, and values. We therefore provide a curriculum which: Is broad and innovative, with traditional academic subjects enriched by a strong emphasis on the creative arts.
Fortismere is celebrating its outcomes for students at A level and BTEC this year. CoHeadteachers, Jo Davey and Zoe Judge commented: Our students have once again proved themselves to be resilient, determined and hardworking.
Our School Day. Each day is divided into five one-hour teaching periods. Weekly assemblies and daily tutor periods address a variety of social, cultural and organisational issues. Supervised by staff, break and lunchtimes are for meeting with friends, having a meal and getting some fresh air.
Fortismere is a high-attaining, mixed foundation secondary school in the heart of Muswell Hill, North London. Our school is set in 20 acres, allowing students the advantage of an unusually spacious site and supporting Fortismere’s sporting excellence.
Read our Admissions policies below for full details of how places are allocated at Fortismere and how to make an application. Admission policy for entry from September 2023-2024. Admission policy for entry from September 2024-2025. Admission policy for entry from September 2025-2026.
Sixth Form. We have an outstanding, popular and welcoming Sixth Form, with students joining us from a wide geographical area. From 2018, our students will study three A level subjects from the beginning of Year 12, with some students additionally taking an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) and a few, Further Mathematics, as a fourth A level.
SCHOOL Catering. Fortismere has two canteens, one in North Wing and one in South Wing. There is also a small cafe area in the Sixth Form block, which serves drinks and snacks to students in Years 12 and 13. The canteens are open at break and lunch.
