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The Excelsior Academy

Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, E8 2EY

A Good-rated secondary school in London.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
992
Ages
11-18
FSM
59.8%
Attainment 8
44.7
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.5%
Basics 9-5
39.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
86.4%
EBacc APS
4.10
EBacc 9-5
16.9%
EBacc 9-4
24.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.58
A*-A Grades
38.5%
A*-B Grades
62.8%
AAB+ %
28.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 46 students entered

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About The Excelsior Academy

The Excelsior Academy is a secondary school in London, Hackney. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. The school has around 992 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EY | More schools in Hackney

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Excelsior Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Excelsior Academy

What is The Excelsior Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Excelsior Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Excelsior Academy's latest exam results?
The Excelsior Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Excelsior Academy located?
The Excelsior Academy is a secondary school in London, Hackney (E8 2EY).
How many pupils attend The Excelsior Academy?
The Excelsior Academy has around 992 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Excelsior Academy with other schools?
View The Excelsior Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hackney.