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Mossbourne Community Academy

Hackney, E5 8JYSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Sep 2021
Progress 8
+1.47
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
2.1×
Oversubscribed
425 1st-choice / 204 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#8 of 3,141 nationally

About Mossbourne Community Academy

Mossbourne Community Academy is a large secondary school in Hackney, currently teaching 1,441 pupils against a capacity of 1,400, meaning it is operating slightly above its official limit. The school serves a notably diverse intake: 48.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and a clear reflection of the local community it draws from. Demand is exceptionally high. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 1,219 applications for just 204 places, with 425 families listing it as their first preference. Only 184 first-preference offers were made, giving an oversubscription ratio of nearly six applicants per place. This level of competition places Mossbourne among the most sought-after state secondaries in Hackney, and its popularity is underpinned by a track record that parents clearly trust.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address100 Downs Park Road, London, Hackney, E5 8JY
HeadteacherRebecca Warren
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils1,441
Free School Meals (FSM)48.4%
School Capacity1,441 / 1,400 (103% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallArt StudiosTennis CourtsSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsAstro TurfLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

TennisGymnasticsFootballRugbyBasketballCross CountryRowingHockeyCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubCodingDuke of EdinburghDramaYoung EnterpriseChessGardeningDebate

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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