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City of London Academy (Southwark)
240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.7 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,576
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
131%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in its Attainment 8 score, which places it in the top 20% nationally. A commendable 81% of students progress to university, with 25% securing places at top-third institutions. However, while 78% achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, the percentage of students reaching grade 5 in these subjects could be improved.
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Last inspected: 23 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 52.9 | Top 20% 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%. | 78% | Top 19% 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%. | 58% | Top 21% 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%. | 58% | Top 14% 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%. | 46% | Top 14% 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%. | 81% | 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%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 167 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African38.6%
White British10.3%
White Other7.7%
Black Caribbean7.4%
Other6.8%
Mixed Other5.6%
Asian Other5.2%
Black Other4.1%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.48898, -0.06589 · SE1 5LA
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN134222
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.cityacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is City of London Academy (Southwark) rated by Ofsted?
City of London Academy (Southwark) was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2021.
Is City of London Academy (Southwark) a good school?
City of London Academy (Southwark) scores 69.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 City of London Academy (Southwark) in GCSEs?
City of London Academy (Southwark) achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.9. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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