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City of London Academy (Southwark)

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City of London Academy (Southwark)

240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,576
Ages
11-19
FSM
47.4%
Attainment 8
52.6
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
32.3%
Basics 9-5
57.4%

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
57.8%
EBacc APS
4.90
EBacc 9-5
34.8%
EBacc 9-4
45.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.63
A*-A Grades
27.4%
A*-B Grades
61.1%
AAB+ %
13.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 192 students entered

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About City of London Academy (Southwark)

City of London Academy (Southwark) is a secondary school in London, Southwark. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. The school has around 1,576 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA | More schools in Southwark

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for City of London Academy (Southwark), including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — Good
  2. Oct 2011 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about City of London Academy (Southwark)

What is City of London Academy (Southwark)'s Ofsted rating?
City of London Academy (Southwark) received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are City of London Academy (Southwark)'s latest exam results?
City of London Academy (Southwark): GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is City of London Academy (Southwark) located?
City of London Academy (Southwark) is a secondary school in London, Southwark (SE1 5LA).
How many pupils attend City of London Academy (Southwark)?
City of London Academy (Southwark) has around 1,576 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare City of London Academy (Southwark) with other schools?
View City of London Academy (Southwark)'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 Southwark.