any pupil who secures good GCSE or iGCSE passes (C and above) in all of the following subject areas: English, Maths, two sciences (which includes computer science), a foreign language, history or geography. This qualification is of particular interest to Russell Group universities. In addition to the subjects studied at Key Stage 3, Business Studies, Economics, ICT to include ECDL, Media Studies, Music Technology, Sports Studies, Health and Fitness, Photography, Engineering, Fashion and Textiles, Food and Catering, Performing Arts, Princes trust (Certificate), and Sociology are offered. Students who opt to stay on after sixteen study for BTEC or A levels. The following courses are offered Biology, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre Studies, Economics, English, Film Studies, Fine Art, Geography, History, Mandarin Pre-U, Maths, Media Studies, French, Spanish, German, Music, Music Technology, philosophy, Photography, Physics, Politics, Product Design, Psychology, Sociology. Entry to each course is dependent on GCSE exam grades. Students who fail to obtain a good AS-level pass, are advised to retake it before continuing the A level course in year 13. Extracurricular activities School clubs and societies include various language clubs, sport clubs, and musical activities. Notable alumni Anum Bandey, Olympic swimmer Haris Bandey, Olympic swimmer Joel Defries, former co-presenter of BBC's Blue Peter children's TV programme Jess Glynne, singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka, soul singer, completed his A-levels in 2005 Julian Morris, actor Ed Skrein, actor Tollington School Felix Aprahamian, classical music concert organiser Jennifer Bate, concert organist Kenneth Alfred Biggs Michael Casson, potter Mark Hollis (musician), singer/songwriter W. J. MacQueen-Pope, theatre historian Rudolf Uhlenhaut, chief engineer of Mercedes Benz Tollington Grammar School Chris Gilbey, music industry executive and composer Maurice Saatchi, Baron Saatchi, husband of Josephine Hart Sir John Sorrell, designer, owner of Newell and Sorrell, and chairman from 1994 to 2000 of the Design Council Anne Weyman, chief executive from 1996 to 2008 of the Family Planning Association William Grimshaw Secondary Modern School Dave Davies, rock singer Sir Ray Davies, rock singer Pete Quaife, rock guitarist Sir Rod Stewart, rock singer Creighton Comprehensive School Viv Albertine, songwriter/musician Dexter Fletcher, actor/TV personality Kate Osamor, Labour Party politician Rachel Whiteread, artist, Turner Prize winner 1993 Toby Young, author and journalist References External links Muswell Hill Secondary schools in the London Borough of Haringey Foundation schools in the London Borough of Haringey Educational institutions established in 1983 1983 establishments in England