The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 64.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
64.3
20.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
28.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
99%
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 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
- 833
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Trust
- THE MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Matthew Toothe
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Victoria Park Road, Hackney, London, E9 7HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarpley School
Special school · 1.7km away
London East Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 1.8km away
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Mazahirul Uloom London School
Independent · 1.9km away
Beatrice Tate School
Special school · 1.9km away
John Scurr Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Alice Model Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
Ben Jonson Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy a selective school?
No. Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy?
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy currently has 833 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy take?
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy?
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy is in London, E9 7HD, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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