The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.4
15.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
21.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,185
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 36.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Trust
- CLAPTON GIRLS' ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Anna Feltham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Laura Place, Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBerger Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.5km away
Orchard Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Gayhurst Community School
Primary · 1.6km away
St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Clapton Girls' Academy a selective school?
No. Clapton Girls' Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Clapton Girls' Academy's Ofsted rating?
Clapton Girls' Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clapton Girls' Academy?
Clapton Girls' Academy currently has 1,185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clapton Girls' Academy take?
Clapton Girls' Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Clapton Girls' Academy?
Clapton Girls' Academy is in London, E5 0RB, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clapton Girls' Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Clapton Girls' Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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