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The Excelsior Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Omar Deria

corporate_fareCOMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST

location_onLondon, E8 2EY

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,036

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Attainment 8

44.7

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Hackney

#1,792 of 3,216 nationally

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The Excelsior Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Excelsior Academy is an academy sponsor led in London, Hackney, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 992 pupils on roll, of whom 62% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.7, placing the school #11 in Hackney and #1,792 of 3,216 nationally. 39.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 62.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 38.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.41 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

39.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.1%

Entering EBacc86.40%

EBacc APS4.11

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30.10%

EBacc APS4.3

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS4.39

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS4.32

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS4.07

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc89%

EBacc APS4.41

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.41

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.3%

Achieving A*–A38.5%

Achieving A*–B62.8%

VA Banding Well above average

Retention rate83.3%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.48

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 February 2024

Inspection Report

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05 June 2018

Inspection Report

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25 February 2015

Inspection Report

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19 March 2012

Inspection Report

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06 October 2009

Inspection Report

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21 January 2009

Inspection Report

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22 January 2008

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-02-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-06-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-02-25

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-03-19

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.7%(66 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 992 pupils. During this period, there were 84 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	992	84	8.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,012	47	4.6%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,012	133	13.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,003	138	13.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,019	138	13.5%	8.2%	6
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,039	115	11.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,036	123	11.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,042	68	6.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,045	117	11.2%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,045	54	5.2%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,044	42	4.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,111	27	2.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,120	15	1.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,120	29	2.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,115	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,115	52	4.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,120	79	7.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,048	60	5.7%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,057	70	6.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,060	37	3.5%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,039	34	3.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,052	78	7.4%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,060	60	5.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,159	35	3.0%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,162	33	2.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,170	23	2.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 43 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 38 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Hearing Impairment 10 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

43.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

54.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree26%

agree28%

disagree22%

strongly disagree17%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree20%

agree35%

disagree17%

strongly disagree28%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree17%

agree13%

disagree15%

strongly disagree35%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree17%

agree17%

disagree17%

strongly disagree42%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree20%

disagree13%

strongly disagree22%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree33%

disagree17%

strongly disagree22%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree22%

agree24%

disagree22%

strongly disagree26%

don't know7%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree26%

agree43%

disagree11%

strongly disagree17%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree41%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree22%

agree22%

disagree22%

strongly disagree33%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes41%

no59%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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