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Mossbourne Community Academy
100 Downs Park Road, Hackney, London, E5 8JY, Hackney
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.3 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,441
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE results, this academy excels in academic achievement, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 5% nationally and an 88% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. Additionally, 91% of students progress to university, with 60% gaining entry to top-third institutions, reflecting strong post-secondary pathways. The school's high LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 93% of schools, making it a compelling choice for families seeking a high-quality education.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 65.1 | Top 5% 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%. | 88% | Top 8% 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%. | 70% | Top 9% 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%. | 97% | Top 2% 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%. | 80% | Top 2% 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%. | 91% | 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%. | 60% | Top 20% |
Based on 184 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African21.1%
White Other19.4%
White British16.7%
Asian Indian5.6%
Black Caribbean5.2%
Asian Bangladeshi5.1%
Other5.0%
Mixed Other4.8%
Black Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Chinese1.6%
White Irish0.8%
Location
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51.55162, -0.06136 · E5 8JY
School details
Local authorityHackney
RegionLondon
URN134693
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.mca.mossbourne.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Mossbourne Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Mossbourne Community Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2021.
Is Mossbourne Community Academy a good school?
Mossbourne Community Academy scores 93.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 Mossbourne Community Academy in GCSEs?
Mossbourne Community Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 65.1. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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