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The City Academy, Hackney
Homerton Row, Hackney, London, E9 6EA, Hackney
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.5 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,152
Capacity
1,170
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.1, placing it in the top 34% nationally. The school boasts a 71% rate of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, alongside a commendable 76% progression to university, though only 22% make it to top-third institutions. While overall results are strong, parents may want to consider the school's EBacc entry rate of 55% when evaluating academic breadth.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality 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. | 49.1 | Top 34% 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%. | 71% | Top 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%. | 48% | Top 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%. | 55% | Top 21% 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%. | 40% | Top 21% 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%. | 76% | 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%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 96 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African28.7%
White Other12.4%
Asian Bangladeshi9.5%
Black Caribbean9.1%
White British8.8%
Other7.9%
Mixed Other7.6%
Asian Indian3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.54870, -0.04845 · E9 6EA
School details
Local authorityHackney
RegionLondon
URN135835
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The City Academy, Hackney rated by Ofsted?
The City Academy, Hackney was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is The City Academy, Hackney a good school?
The City Academy, Hackney scores 59.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 City Academy, Hackney in GCSEs?
The City Academy, Hackney achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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