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Cardinal Pole Catholic School

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Cardinal Pole Catholic School

205 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6LG

Academy converter · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

42.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

42.9

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/2542.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

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

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 130 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The City Academy, Hackney
0.2 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
0.54 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Ickburgh School
0.7 km away · Community special school
Good
Clapton Girls' Academy
0.91 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
0.94 km away · Academy sponsor led
Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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