The City of London Academy Southwark
About The City of London Academy Southwark
The City of London Academy Southwark holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021, with every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision — all rated Good. The single most telling exam metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.48, which places it in the top 25% of schools nationally and ranks it 8th out of 19 secondary schools in Southwark. This score means that, on average, pupils achieve nearly half a grade more per subject than pupils with similar starting points across England. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 53.4 and its EBacc average point score of 4.97 further underline solid academic performance. In English, Progress 8 is particularly strong at 0.86, while maths sits at 0.23, suggesting English provision is a standout area. The school also has a high basics measure, with 78.9% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and maths.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
23 Nov 2021Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
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 The City of London Academy Southwark
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