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The City Academy, Hackney

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The City Academy, Hackney

Homerton Row, Hackney, London, E9 6EA

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,152
Ages
11-19
FSM
55.9%
Attainment 8
48.9
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
29.4%
Basics 9-5
47.3%

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
54.8%
EBacc APS
4.45
EBacc 9-5
24.5%
EBacc 9-4
39.4%
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
36.77
A*-A Grades
24.1%
A*-B Grades
54.4%
AAB+ %
11.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 102 students entered

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About The City Academy, Hackney

The City Academy, Hackney is a secondary school in London, Hackney. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. The school has around 1,152 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Homerton Row, London, E9 6EA | More schools in Hackney

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. Jan 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The City Academy, Hackney

What is The City Academy, Hackney's Ofsted rating?
The City Academy, Hackney received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The City Academy, Hackney's latest exam results?
The City Academy, Hackney: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The City Academy, Hackney located?
The City Academy, Hackney is a secondary school in London, Hackney (E9 6EA).
How many pupils attend The City Academy, Hackney?
The City Academy, Hackney has around 1,152 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The City Academy, Hackney with other schools?
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