The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (131% full)
- 47% 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
52.9
9.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 234 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 168 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,576
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Michael Baxter (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarris Primary Academy Peckham Park
Primary · 1.4km away
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
John Donne Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Spa School Camberwell
Free school · 1.8km away
Kender Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Harris Academy Peckham
Secondary · 1.9km away
Cherry Garden School
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is City of London Academy (Southwark) a selective school?
No. City of London Academy (Southwark) is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend City of London Academy (Southwark)?
City of London Academy (Southwark) currently has 1,576 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does City of London Academy (Southwark) take?
City of London Academy (Southwark) caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is City of London Academy (Southwark)?
City of London Academy (Southwark) is in London, SE1 5LA, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does City of London Academy (Southwark) have a sixth form?
Yes, City of London Academy (Southwark) has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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