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Clapton Girls' Academy

Hackney, E5 0RBSecondaryAges 11–19GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2024
Progress 8
+0.84
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
207 1st-choice / 174 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#169 of 3,141 nationally

About Clapton Girls' Academy

Clapton Girls' Academy received an Outstanding rating across all categories in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a grade it has held consistently since at least its previous inspection in 2013. The school's Progress 8 score of 0.84 is the standout metric here, placing it well above average nationally and ranking it 6th out of 16 secondary schools in Hackney. That score means pupils at Clapton Girls' achieve nearly a grade more per subject across eight GCSEs than the average student nationally with similar starting points. The school's Attainment 8 score of 57.8 and the fact that 78.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths (the basics measure) reinforce a picture of strong academic performance. With an EBacc average point score of 4.94 and 29.7% of pupils entering the EBacc suite of subjects, the school balances breadth with depth.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLaura Place, London, Hackney, E5 0RB
HeadteacherAnna Feltham
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils1,185
Free School Meals (FSM)36.7%
School Capacity1,185 / 1,200 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Tennis CourtsSixth Form CentreGymnasiumTheatreSwimming PoolMusic RoomsLibrarySports HallScience LabsAstro TurfDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

DanceRowingSwimmingBasketballNetballGymnasticsMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubDuke of EdinburghEco ClubDramaChoirYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

Source: clapton.hackney.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Clapton Girls' Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.