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City Heights E-ACT Academy

Lambeth, SW2 3PWSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2026
Progress 8
-0.37
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.2×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 106 places
Ranking
#2,378
of 3,141 nationally

About City Heights E-ACT Academy

If you're a parent considering City Heights E-ACT Academy, the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake tells a clear story: this is a school that isn't yet in high demand locally. It was not oversubscribed, with 98 applications for 106 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 0.92. Only 19 first-preference families applied, and all of them received an offer. That suggests it's a school where securing a place is straightforward, which can be a relief for families navigating the secondary school process. The school is a mixed, non-religious state secondary in Lambeth, with a headteacher named Marcus Shepherd. It has a capacity of 1,100 but currently only 473 pupils on roll, so it's operating well below capacity. Over half of its students (54.3%) are eligible for free school meals, which is a high proportion and gives a sense of the community it serves.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address33 Abbots Park, London, Lambeth, SW2 3PW
HeadteacherMarcus Shepherd
Local AuthorityLambeth
Number of Pupils473
Free School Meals (FSM)54.3%
School Capacity473 / 1,100 (43% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Science LabsMusic RoomsLibrarySwimming PoolTheatrePlaying FieldsDining HallChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Martial ArtsBadmintonRugbyNetballCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningYoung EnterpriseDebateDuke of EdinburghBook ClubDramaScience ClubChoirArt ClubModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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City Heights E-ACT Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.