The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.7
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.42
Band 1Source: 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
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
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 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 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
- 992
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 59.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Trust
- COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Omar Deria (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, E8 2EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Bridge Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
London Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.8km away
Rosemary Works School
Independent · 1.9km away
Sebright School
Primary · 2.0km away
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Secondary · 2.1km away
Hoxton Garden Primary
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Excelsior Academy a selective school?
No. The Excelsior Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Excelsior Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Excelsior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Excelsior Academy?
The Excelsior Academy currently has 992 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Excelsior Academy take?
The Excelsior Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Excelsior Academy?
The Excelsior Academy is in London, E8 2EY, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Excelsior Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Excelsior Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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