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The City Academy, Hackney - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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The City Academy, Hackney
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- Hackney E9 6EA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Achieve well, especially in the sixth form
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and orderly, high expectations
Qualifications and Training: Excellent subject knowledge
Strengths and Challenges: Well supported, but some feel workload is an issue
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents feel informed and included
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying incidents are rare, handled quickly and effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of sports teams and clubs
Career Counselling Services: Exposed to various careers through PSHE
Managing and Supporting SEND: Expert support, but not always tailored to individual needs
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The City Academy, Hackney is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1145 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our Sixth Form strives to mould young students into independent, diligent, and professional young people by upholding the same fundamental principles that define the work of the university as a whole.
The City Academy, Hackney is not only chosen for the education we provide and the standards we uphold.
Our co-sponsor, KPMG, offers paid alternatives to higher education as well as volunteer subject mentorship, while our other sponsor, The City of London Corporation, offers work experience opportunities and access to special facilities.
Students can get assistance from our focused University Support Programme and The Access Project collaboration as they get ready for college and are guided through the application process.
Our dedication to excellence extends to the Sixth Form's enrichment offerings, where we offer a robust sports, arts, and community enrichment programme that is accredited by the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme.
In addition to our range of top-notch facilities like collaborative work areas, gyms, astroturf sports fields, and industry-standard music and drama studios, the Mark Emmerson Sixth Form Centre opened in November 2016 and offers exceptional accommodation including a dedicated cafe, common room, classrooms, study areas, and libraries.
That you might enrol in The City Academy 6th Form excites me.
If your application is accepted, you will begin attending the school during a very exciting moment.
If you are 16 to 19 at the start of the academic year and enrolled in further education or training, you can receive assistance with paying for necessary education-related fees.
Please visit the following link for further information and instructions on how to apply: https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund.
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The City Academy, Hackney is not only chosen for the education we provide and the standards we uphold.
Our co-sponsor, KPMG, offers paid alternatives to higher education as well as volunteer subject mentorship, while our other sponsor, The City of London Corporation, offers work experience opportunities and access to special facilities.
Students can get assistance from our focused University Support Programme and The Access Project collaboration as they get ready for college and are guided through the application process.
Our dedication to excellence extends to the Sixth Form's enrichment offerings, where we offer a robust sports, arts, and community enrichment programme that is accredited by the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme.
In addition to our range of top-notch facilities like collaborative work areas, gyms, astroturf sports fields, and industry-standard music and drama studios, the Mark Emmerson Sixth Form Centre opened in November 2016 and offers exceptional accommodation including a dedicated cafe, common room, classrooms, study areas, and libraries.
That you might enrol in The City Academy 6th Form excites me.
If your application is accepted, you will begin attending the school during a very exciting moment.
If you are 16 to 19 at the start of the academic year and enrolled in further education or training, you can receive assistance with paying for necessary education-related fees.
Please visit the following link for further information and instructions on how to apply: https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.6 | - | 14.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 98% | 65% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.30% | 35.00% | 16.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 39.23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 51.77% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 36% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 18.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 24.4% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.81 | 3.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 95.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 124 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 94.19% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 25.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 42.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 7.63% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 18.75% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 0.94% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 43.34% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 56.59% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 39.1% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 14.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 20.07% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.91 | 3.07 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 87.47% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 124 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 86.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 21.07% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 47.47% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 7.2% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.6% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 9 | 35.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 7 | 48% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 97% | 32.07% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 14 | 12.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 19 | 18.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.42 | 2.79 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 95.29% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 94% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 27.21% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 41.79% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 6.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 18.57% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 6 | 33.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 5 | 45.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 92% | 27.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% 13 | 10.19% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% 6 | 15.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.7 | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.54% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 128 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.46% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 28.69% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 38.62% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.77% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.15% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 33.83% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 47.21% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 85% | 28.67% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 15.75% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% | 17.92% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 85.23% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 13.92% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 36.77% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 1.92% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.38% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.05 | 31.03 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.72 | 30.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.30% | 9.18% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 82 | 98 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 83% | 67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.6% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 11.2% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.2% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.2 | 34.4 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.79 | 33.64 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.8% | 13.82% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 103 | 95 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 67.8% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.6% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 8.8% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 13.3% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.61 | 28.44 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.88 1 | 27.11 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.3% | 8.67% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 64 | 86 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 64.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 3.1% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 3% | 12.6% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.22 3 | 26.08 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.01 4 | 27.76 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.9% | 8.55% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 4.88% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 2.88% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 4.75% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.63% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.48 | 25.49 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.54 | 25.57 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.9% | 7.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 14.43% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.57% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.71% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The City Academy, Hackney
Local authority ratio 16 : 1
