Finsbury Park Area Guide


Finsbury Park is a vibrant, cosmopolitan area with a strong community feel. Finsbury Park has brilliant transport links and is well know for its 100-acre park, hosting events and festivals throughout the year, as well as tennis courts, football pitches and a boating lake.


Schools
Primary schools
  • Gillespie in Gillespie Road
  • St John’s Highbury Vale CofE in Conewood Street
  • St Aidans VC in Albany Road
  • Woodberry Down in Woodberry Grove
Comprehensive schools
  • Highbury Grove - “Outstanding”
  • St Aloysius RC - “Outstanding”
  • Arts & Media School - “Good”
  • Skinners’ Academy - “Good”
  • Highbury Fields - “Good”
  • Stoke Newington - “Good”
  • Hornsey School for Girls - “Good”
  • Holloway School - “Good”
  • Our Lady’s Convent RC - “Good”
  • Petchey Academy - “Good”
Higher education
  • City and Islington College - “good”.

Transport Links

Finsbury Park - Piccadilly Line, Victoria line and Thameslink.
Well Served By Buses.

Local Features

New cafés and delis.
Shopping Locations and Restaurants.
The park is one of the area’s biggest draws.