City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
About City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park stands out in Hackney for its academic performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.68 that places it well above the local authority average of 0.52. This means pupils here make significantly more progress between the end of primary school and their GCSEs than their peers across the borough. The school ranks 7th out of 16 secondary schools in Hackney on this measure, putting it in the top half locally and in the top 10% nationally. Its Attainment 8 score of 58.9 is strong, and a high 86.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, compared with 69.3% at the higher grade 5 threshold. The school also has a high EBacc entry rate of 79.5%, with over half of pupils achieving the full EBacc at grade 5 or above.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 136 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jan 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications