The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.9
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 170 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,052
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 64.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Trust
- LUX MUNDI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adam Hall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
205 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6LG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Cardinal Pole Catholic School a selective school?
No. Cardinal Pole Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Cardinal Pole Catholic School?
Cardinal Pole Catholic School currently has 1,052 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cardinal Pole Catholic School take?
Cardinal Pole Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cardinal Pole Catholic School?
Cardinal Pole Catholic School is in London, E9 6LG, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cardinal Pole Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cardinal Pole Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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