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The City Academy, Hackney
Homerton Row, Hackney, London E9 6EA
The City Academy, Hackney is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,140 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In March 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Attendance and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Admissions.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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