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The Excelsior Academy
Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, E8 2EY, Hackney
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.7 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
992
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 44.7, placing it in the top 56% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 61%, and an impressive 86% of pupils enter the EBacc. However, while 80% of students progress to university, only 24% make it to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.7 | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 86% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 92 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African23.8%
White Other18.3%
Asian Indian11.2%
Black Caribbean10.4%
Asian Bangladeshi6.4%
Other5.5%
Mixed Other5.4%
White British5.0%
Black Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.55166, -0.07176 · E8 2EY
School details
Local authorityHackney
RegionLondon
URN131062
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.excelsiorcst.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Excelsior Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Excelsior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is The Excelsior Academy a good school?
The Excelsior Academy scores 40.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Excelsior Academy in GCSEs?
The Excelsior Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.7. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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