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The City Academy, Hackney

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

personMs Anna Sarchet

corporate_fareCITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onLondon, E9 6EA

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,138

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Attainment 8

49.1

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Hackney

#1,055 of 3,216 nationally

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The City Academy, Hackney is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in London, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The City Academy, Hackney is an academy sponsor led in London, Hackney, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,152 pupils on roll, of whom 57% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1, placing the school #8 in Hackney and #1,055 of 3,216 nationally. 48.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 26.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 54.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.19 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. 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.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 5.6 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

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

48.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)26.3%

Entering EBacc54.80%

EBacc APS4.47

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58.20%

EBacc APS4.87

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS4.81

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS4.91

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc97%

EBacc APS4.42

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc92%

EBacc APS4.7

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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)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

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

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.6%

Achieving A*–A24.1%

Achieving A*–B54.4%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.3%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.70%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.10%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 March 2023

Inspection Report

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24 January 2012

Inspection Report

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19 January 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2023-03-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2012-01-24

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

4.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.1%(47 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,152 pupils. During this period, there were 54 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.7%, which is below 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)	1,152	54	4.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,152	75	6.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,148	67	5.8%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,145	123	10.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,138	133	11.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,133	76	6.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,138	66	5.8%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,138	94	8.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,158	93	8.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,152	60	5.2%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,159	72	6.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,154	67	5.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,157	33	2.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,152	118	10.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,150	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,150	121	10.5%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,142	183	16.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,140	97	8.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,133	104	9.2%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,130	74	6.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,135	13	1.1%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,136	1	0.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,141	13	1.1%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,086	34	3.1%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,086	32	2.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,090	39	3.6%	3.1%	1

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.

Speech, Language & Communication 63 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 54 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 32 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 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.

73.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

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

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree51%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree16%

agree40%

disagree27%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree24%

agree27%

disagree20%

strongly disagree11%

not applicable18%

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

yes22%

no78%

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

strongly agree10%

agree60%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

dont know10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree27%

disagree18%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree53%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree42%

disagree16%

strongly disagree9%

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

strongly agree36%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree36%

agree51%

disagree11%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree16%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree18%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes64%

no36%

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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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Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School

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