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City of London Academy (Southwark)

Southwark, SE1 5LASecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
Not ranked

About City of London Academy (Southwark)

City of London Academy (Southwark) is a large mixed secondary and sixth form in the Southwark local authority, serving 1,576 pupils aged 11 to 19. It sits within a competitive local landscape where three schools rank above it by academic performance: The St Thomas the Apostle College, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Harris Academy Bermondsey, just 0.6 km away, and across Southwark’s 24 secondary schools, 12 hold that top grade. City of London Academy itself is rated Good, a solid position in a borough with strong provision. The school is non-religious and led by headteacher Michael Baxter, with a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, chapel, and dedicated sixth form centre.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address240 Lynton Road, London, Southwark, SE1 5LA
HeadteacherMichael Baxter
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils1,576

Facilities

13
GymnasiumTheatreTennis CourtsDining HallArt StudiosSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsSwimming PoolICT SuiteLibrarySports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

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Sports

FootballCross CountryGymnasticsRugbyCricketBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingBook ClubGardeningNewspaperDramaScience ClubModel United Nations

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About City of London Academy (Southwark)

City of London Academy (Southwark) has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.