The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.1
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.20
Band 2Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 189 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 33 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 30 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 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
- 1,152
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 55.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Anna Sarchet (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Homerton Row, Hackney, London, E9 6EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMowlem Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Gatehouse School
Independent · 1.8km away
Chisenhale Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Secondary · 2.1km away
Bonner Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The City Academy, Hackney a selective school?
No. The City Academy, Hackney is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The City Academy, Hackney's Ofsted rating?
The City Academy, Hackney was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The City Academy, Hackney?
The City Academy, Hackney currently has 1,152 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The City Academy, Hackney take?
The City Academy, Hackney caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The City Academy, Hackney?
The City Academy, Hackney is in London, E9 6EA, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The City Academy, Hackney have a sixth form?
Yes, The City Academy, Hackney has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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