The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
17.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
Source: 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
78%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 473
- Capacity
- 43%
- FSM
- 54.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Mr Marcus Shepherd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
33 Abbots Park, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHitherfield Primary School
Primary · 692m away
The Livity School
Special school · 932m away
Dunraven School
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Maypole School (Leigham Court)
Independent · 1.1km away
Julian's School
Primary · 1.3km away
Mortimer School
Special school · 1.4km away
Sunnyhill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is City Heights E-ACT Academy a selective school?
No. City Heights E-ACT Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend City Heights E-ACT Academy?
City Heights E-ACT Academy currently has 473 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does City Heights E-ACT Academy take?
City Heights E-ACT Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is City Heights E-ACT Academy?
City Heights E-ACT Academy is in London, SW2 3PW, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does City Heights E-ACT Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, City Heights E-ACT Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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