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City of London Academy (Southwark)
Goodgraded 23/11/2021Ages 11–191,576 pupils
City of London Academy (Southwark) is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London, within the Southwark local authority. The school has around 1,576 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/11/2021, City of London Academy (Southwark) was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 53.4 and 63% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view City of London Academy (Southwark)'s Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 23/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 852.9
England avg 45.1 · was 53.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths58%
England avg 45% · was 63% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths78%
England avg 65% · was 79% in 2023/24
EBacc entry58%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.92
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.6
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.2
AAB or better13%
Retention97%
Value added+0.10
Average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake48.8%
Free school meals48.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language18.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled105%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.7%
Attendance92.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in London
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