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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
- Secondary
- Islington N19 3EU
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils build cumulative knowledge more securely; typically behave well
Behaviour and Attitudes: New behaviour system 'TOP' encourages positive behaviour
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching and resources not adapted for SEND pupils
Parent Satisfaction: Parental surveys becoming more confident in behaviour management
Communication: More communication needed about bullying resolutions
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Encourages physical and mental health, safety online
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidences of bullying taken seriously and addressed quickly
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich variety including Latin, fencing, crochet
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form students receive detailed next steps advice
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective systems to identify needs; some improvements needed in adapting teaching
Subjects Offered: Broad range to Year 9, high numbers study English Baccalaureate subjects
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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 662 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At the City of London Academy Highgate Hill, we think that if the correct conditions are created, all students can succeed academically and develop into contributing members of their local, national, and international communities. As a result, we work to provide a serene and focused learning atmosphere supported by high standards throughout the academy. Students are expected to put in a lot of effort and display tenacity and dedication to their academics. We offer chances to encourage academic, creative, sports, linguistic, and personal accomplishment through high-quality teaching and support systems provided by our sponsor, the City of London Corporation. This is known as "the City experience." All children are given a free musical instrument when they join us in Year 7 as part of our effort to foster pupils' creative ability. These instruments include the cello, flute, viola, or violin. For the first three years of study with us, students receive free music tuition. The Music in Secondary School Trust is funding this. Our brand-new orchestra has already given performances at Goldsmith College and the Barbican. I feel incredibly privileged to be the head of this magnificent academy with its dedicated faculty, hardworking staff, encouraging parents, and solid governing board. Our website is hopefully helpful to you. You are welcome to schedule a meeting with me at the academy, and I will encourage you to do so. [email protected] should be emailed.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 14-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | 8.3 | 4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.22 | 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 | 42.4 | 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 | 39% | 34.13% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 47.56% | 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 | 77% | 37.38% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 14.63% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 20.13% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.81 | 3 | 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% | 88.87% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 52 | 99 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.73% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 28.6% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 27.47% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 6.53% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 24.2% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.47% | 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 | -0.56 | 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 | 41.1 | 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 | 36% | 37.31% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 51.38% | 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 | 76% | 37.69% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 15.31% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 19.63% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 3.18 | 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 | 92% | 85.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 74 | 98 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85.07% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 27.87% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 26.8% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 7.47% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 22.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.67% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | 0.23 | 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 | 47.2 | 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 | 48% 10 | 32.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 46.88% | 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 | 13% | 28.81% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 14.19% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 1 | 18.88% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 3 | 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 | - | 71.31% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 85 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.62% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.31% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.92% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.85% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.85% | 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 | 0.06 | 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 | 44.9 | 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 | 38% | 29.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 42% | 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 | 14% | 25% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 11.69% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 16.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.58 | 2.71 | 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 | - | 67.45% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 101 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.64% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.2% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.4% | 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 | - | 31.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.87% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.4% | 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 | - | 75.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 95 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.18% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.09% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.18% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.09% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.55% | 2.45% |
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
