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Skinners' Academy
Woodberry Grove, London, N4 1SY, Hackney
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.1 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
987
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.4, the school demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 69%, while 42% attain grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. Additionally, 82% of pupils progress to university, though only 19% move on to top-third institutions, suggesting room for improvement in guiding students towards higher-tier university options.
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Last inspected: 11 May 2022Quality 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. | 46.4 | Top 47% 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%. | 69% | Top 43% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 46% | Top 31% 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%. | 31% | Top 31% 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%. | 82% | 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%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 78 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other24.9%
Black African17.1%
Other13.3%
White British7.1%
Black Other5.9%
Black Caribbean5.5%
Mixed Other4.7%
Asian Bangladeshi4.1%
Asian Indian3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.57334, -0.09296 · N4 1SY
School details
Local authorityHackney
RegionLondon
URN136137
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.skinnersacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Skinners' Academy rated by Ofsted?
Skinners' Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 May 2022.
Is Skinners' Academy a good school?
Skinners' Academy scores 51.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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 Skinners' Academy in GCSEs?
Skinners' Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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