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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, Archway, London N19 3EU
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is a non-selective free school. It has about 680 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of City of London Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include City of London Academy Highbury Grove, City of London Academy Islington, City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park, The City Academy, Hackney and City of London Academy (Southwark).)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances, Disadvantaged pupils and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Environment, Progress and Attainment.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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