The City Academy, Hackney
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Homerton Row Hackney London E9 6EA |
| Phone | 02085255440 |
| Reference Number | 135835 |
The City Academy, Hackney has been rated as good overall in its recent inspection, with particular strengths noted in sixth-form provision, which received an outstanding rating. This marks the school's first inspection since 2012 due to a long exemption period following its previous outstanding judgment. The school maintains a calm and purposeful learning environment underpinned by high expectations for student behavior and engagement. The curriculum is ambitious and broad, with commendable enrichment opportunities aiding in personal development and community involvement for all pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1152 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.68%
Girls: 41.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 118 | 71 | 189 |
| 8 | 105 | 83 | 188 |
| 9 | 114 | 72 | 186 |
| 10 | 104 | 85 | 189 |
| 11 | 117 | 73 | 190 |
| 12 | 61 | 48 | 109 |
| 13 | 57 | 44 | 101 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 28.7% |
| White, Other | 12.4% |
| Caribbean | 9.1% |
| White, British | 8.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.6% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Exceptional sixth-form provision with outstanding outcomes.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum supporting academic and personal development.
- Effective leadership promoting a safe and positive learning environment.
- Strong commitment to pupil enrichment through clubs and additional studies.
- High expectations of behavior contributing to low levels of disruption.
Areas for Improvement
- Support for pupils with SEND is not always closely tailored to individual needs.
- Reading support for weaker readers is not fully embedded or targeted effectively.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 65.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.85 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.06 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 241 | 31 |
| Third Preference | 166 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 26 | 4 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St John and St James CofE Primary School
Isabella Road, Hackney, London, E9 6DX |
0.08 miles |
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Morningside Primary School
Chatham Place, Hackney, Morningside Primary School, London, E9 6LL |
0.17 miles |
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The Olive School, Hackney
32 St Johns Church Road, Hackney, London, E9 6EJ |
0.2 miles |
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Berger Primary School
Anderson Road, Hackney, London, E9 6HB |
0.24 miles |
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Elderfield Road, Hackney, London, E5 0LE |
0.46 miles |
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0.48 miles |
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0.51 miles |
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0.53 miles |
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0.54 miles |
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0.6 miles |
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0.6 miles |
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0.69 miles |
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0.7 miles |
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0.84 miles |
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0.92 miles |
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1.02 miles |
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