The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 58% 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
54.3
10.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
16.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 153 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 861
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 58.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Holly Arles
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Hyde Road, London, N1 5JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLondon East Academy
Independent · 1.8km away
The Complete Works
Independent · 1.8km away
Date Palm Primary
Independent · 1.9km away
Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Royal Mencap Society
Special school · 1.9km away
Madani Secondary Girls' School
Independent · 2.0km away
London Islamic School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park's Ofsted rating?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park currently has 861 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park take?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is in London, N1 5JU, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park have a sixth form?
Yes, City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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