Clapton Girls' Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Laura Place Lower Clapton Road London E5 0RB |
| Phone | 02089856641 |
| Reference Number | 137442 |
Clapton Girls' Academy has demonstrated exceptional performance across all areas of education, maintaining an outstanding grade since its previous inspection. The school excels in delivering a highly ambitious curriculum that caters to the academic needs of the students from Years 7 to 9 and supports high achievement in the sixth form. Pupils exhibit a strong thirst for knowledge, actively engage in lessons, and are well-provided with enrichment activities, all while being supported in their personal development and behavior expectations. The school effectively promotes a sense of community and belonging, both within the school and in interaction with parents and carers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1185 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 178 | 178 |
| 8 | Unknown | 177 | 177 |
| 9 | Unknown | 177 | 177 |
| 10 | Unknown | 180 | 180 |
| 11 | Unknown | 175 | 175 |
| 12 | Unknown | 136 | 136 |
| 13 | Unknown | 162 | 162 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 23% |
| White, Other | 12.4% |
| African | 11.6% |
| Indian | 8.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% |
| Caribbean | 4.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 22 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 21 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Clapton Girls' Technology College | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 21 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional academic performance in GCSE examinations and sixth form qualifications.
- Highly ambitious and well-structured curriculum that promotes deep knowledge.
- Effective support and adaptations for pupils with SEND.
- Strong engagement in extracurricular activities and enrichment programs.
- Robust support for reading confidence and fluency.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 59.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 77.7% |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.38 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.53 |
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 | 14.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 133 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 84 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 59 | 1 |
Previous Years
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