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Clapton Girls' Academy

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMs Anna Feltham

corporate_fareCLAPTON GIRLS' ACADEMY TRUST

location_onLondon, E5 0RB

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,167

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Attainment 8

59.4

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Hackney

#262 of 3,216 nationally

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Clapton Girls' Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in London, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Clapton Girls' Academy is an academy converter in London, Hackney, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CLAPTON GIRLS' ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,185 pupils on roll, of whom 39% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.4, placing the school #3 in Hackney and #262 of 3,216 nationally. 63.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 41.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 63.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 30.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.01 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

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

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.4

Grade 5+ E&M

63.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)41.5%

Entering EBacc44.60%

EBacc APS5.32

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.84

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29.70%

EBacc APS4.94

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS5.05

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS5.35

2021

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS5.05

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.73

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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)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

100

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.6%

Achieving A*–A30.3%

Achieving A*–B63.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.0%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

101

Retention rate93.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.60%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

Retention rate94.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 May 2024

Inspection Report

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21 May 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-05-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-05-21

None 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

1.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.9%(11 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 1,185 pupils. During this period, there were 12 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.0%, 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)	1,185	12	1.0%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,187	10	0.8%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,192	20	1.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,194	17	1.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,194	20	1.7%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,169	17	1.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,167	11	0.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,174	9	0.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,190	11	0.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,196	17	1.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,198	8	0.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,208	16	1.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,212	3	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,215	6	0.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,200	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,200	4	0.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,212	22	1.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,176	14	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,185	19	1.6%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,187	18	1.5%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,165	5	0.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,170	11	0.9%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,170	19	1.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,142	12	1.1%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,154	9	0.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,146	16	1.4%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 56 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 47 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 35 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 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.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

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

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree44%

agree49%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree48%

agree42%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree39%

agree23%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

not applicable30%

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

yes16%

no84%

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

strongly agree41%

agree32%

disagree6%

strongly disagree15%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree61%

agree32%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree29%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree59%

agree37%

disagree3%

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

strongly agree56%

agree41%

disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree65%

agree33%

disagree2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree54%

agree37%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes96%

no4%

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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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