The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 65.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
65.1
21.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
28.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
97%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 211 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 139 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
- 1,441
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Trust
- THE MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION
- Head
- Ms Rebecca Warren (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
100 Downs Park Road, Hackney, London, E5 8JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLondon Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Waterside Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
The Bridge Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Lauriston School
Primary · 2.0km away
Sebright School
Primary · 2.0km away
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Mossbourne Community Academy a selective school?
No. Mossbourne Community Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Mossbourne Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mossbourne Community Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mossbourne Community Academy?
Mossbourne Community Academy currently has 1,441 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mossbourne Community Academy take?
Mossbourne Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Mossbourne Community Academy?
Mossbourne Community Academy is in London, E5 8JY, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mossbourne Community Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Mossbourne Community Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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