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City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Ages 11–19861 pupilsFaithNone
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London, within the Hackney local authority. The school has around 861 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.7), an average Attainment 8 score of 58.8 and 69% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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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 854.3
England avg 45.1 · was 58.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths59%
England avg 45% · was 69% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths80%
England avg 65% · was 86% in 2023/24
EBacc entry64%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.17
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 41.3
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 41.3
AAB or better20%
Retention100%
Value added+0.14
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake56.9%
Free school meals56.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language37.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled69%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher12.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence21.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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