City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Holland Walk Duncombe Road Archway London N19 3EU |
| Phone | 02072813536 |
| Reference Number | 143659 |
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as good overall with outstanding sixth-form provision. The school's leadership has established high expectations and a well-rounded curriculum that encourages broad subject engagement, alongside enrichment activities that align with students' interests. Pupils are reported to be safe, well-behaved, and generally enjoy their learning experience, with a supportive environment that prepares them for future educational pathways. However, challenges remain, particularly regarding the effective support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and communication with parents about bullying issues needs enhancement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 642 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.74%
Girls: 46.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 59.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 43 | 30 | 73 |
| 8 | 55 | 56 | 111 |
| 9 | 60 | 72 | 132 |
| 10 | 74 | 61 | 135 |
| 11 | 73 | 44 | 117 |
| 12 | 31 | 18 | 49 |
| 13 | 9 | 16 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 29.3% |
| White, Other | 18.1% |
| Caribbean | 8.1% |
| White, British | 6.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations set by school leaders.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum for all pupils.
- Outstanding provision for sixth-form students.
- Effective enrichment activities enhancing pupil interests.
- Strong approach to safeguarding and pupil safety.
- Good behaviour and attitude management among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in adapting teaching and resources for SEND pupils.
- Need for improved communication regarding bullying procedures for parents.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.3% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
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 | 45.56 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 45.6 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | A- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | A- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 32% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 47 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 31 | 9 |
Previous Years
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