SecondaryData as of May 2026

Cardinal Pole Catholic School

205 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6LG

Academy converter

Roman Catholic

Pupils

1,052

Ages

11-19

FSM

64.2%

Attainment 8

42.9

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

42.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

13.6%

Basics 9-5

28.4%

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

67.7%

EBacc APS

3.82

EBacc 9-5

12.9%

EBacc 9-4

29.7%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

32.90

A*-A Grades

13.7%

A*-B Grades

41.6%

AAB+ %

4.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% data available for 2024/25 only

Based on 130 students entered

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About Cardinal Pole Catholic School

Cardinal Pole Catholic School is a secondary school in London, Hackney. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.9. The school has around 1,052 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: 205 Morning Lane, London, E9 6LG | More schools in Hackney

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cardinal Pole Catholic School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Mar 2022 — School remains Good (predecessor: Cardinal Pole Catholic School)
Jan 2017 — Good (predecessor: Cardinal Pole Catholic School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Pole Catholic School

What is Cardinal Pole Catholic School's Ofsted rating?

Cardinal Pole Catholic School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

What are Cardinal Pole Catholic School's latest exam results?

Cardinal Pole Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Cardinal Pole Catholic School located?

Cardinal Pole Catholic School is a secondary school in London, Hackney (E9 6LG).

How many pupils attend Cardinal Pole Catholic School?

Cardinal Pole Catholic School has around 1,052 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Cardinal Pole Catholic School with other schools?

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