City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park, London
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London, part of City of London Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 128th-highest of the 266 schools in London with published results, and 863rd of 3,298 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 69% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
- Progress (2024)
- Well above average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 4 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Hackney (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park in detail
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park in its own words
In its own words: "Our success is measured by excellence in examination results, standards of behaviour, sporting and creative achievement as well as the politeness, self-discipline, and the compassion of our students."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, basketball, dance, chess, gardening and debating.
Coming up: an open evening on Friday 27 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2026, pupils at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.9, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 52.3 in Hackney and 47 across England.
57% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 57% in Hackney and 47% in England.
That is down from 54.3 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.68: pupils made well above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 47.2, against 57.6 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 10.4 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 22 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Spanish and Geography.
Getting a place at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
For September 2026 entry, 205 families put City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park as their first choice and 714 named it as one of their preferences, for 170 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 68 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park are Haggerston School (0.3 miles, Attainment 8 53.4); The Bridge Academy (0.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 51.6); Oaklands School (0.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 47.9); and Mulberry Academy Shoreditch (0.4 miles, Good, Attainment 8 46.5).
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park's 2026 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Haggerston SchoolThe Bridge AcademyOaklands SchoolMulberry Academy Shoreditch
The trust
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is one of 12 schools run by City of London Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.4 in 2024/25.
What parents say
136 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park (as of September 2025): 77% would recommend the school, 79% say their child is happy there and 39% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (39%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 88 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 91% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 26% to a further education college.
Of the 20 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 65% went on to university or other higher education and 10% into work.
Who goes there
56.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 37.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (32%), White British (13%) and other ethnic groups (12%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cambridge Heath Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Nicholl Street (->w), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2044 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hackney (1215), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park issued 207 suspensions, 24 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 3 permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park are Sebright School (under 0.1 miles), St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles), Columbia Primary School (0.3 miles) and Elizabeth Selby Infants' School (0.4 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Sebright SchoolSt. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary SchoolColumbia Primary SchoolElizabeth Selby Infants' School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2019, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school creates an exceptional learning environment where pupils are encouraged to be curious and confident learners. Teachers are experts in their fields who actively develop pupils' communication skills and support them to achieve outstanding results. Beyond academics, the school offers a rich range of clubs, trips and leadership opportunities that help all pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, develop into responsible world citizens.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally ambitious and forward-thinking curriculum that exceeds national expectations
- Outstanding examination results, with disadvantaged pupils achieving outcomes that exceed national peers
- Exemplary support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to excel and flourish
- Strong emphasis on reading with effective support for those who need help
- Vast range of enrichment activities and leadership roles fostering resilience, leadership and service
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Debating, music, sports, chess, dance, charitable works, work experience, Black History Month, Asian History Month, Pride Month activities
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is an Outstanding secondary school where pupils are eager to learn and display remarkable maturity. The school has designed an exceptionally ambitious curriculum that inspires academic growth while nurturing cultural capital and supporting disadvantaged pupils to thrive.
At a Glance
56.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
136 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has improved from 0.37 to 0.68 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has declined from 53.8 to 50.9 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has remained stable at around 57% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 50.9 | 56.5% |
| Disadvantaged(109) | - | 47.2 | 50.5% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(59) | - | 57.6 | 67.8% |
| Boys(85) | - | 47.1 | 50.6% |
| Girls(83) | - | 54.8 | 62.7% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(94) | - | 52.1 | 53.2% |
| Non mobile(158) | - | 52.3 | 59.5% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 88 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
3
Permanent exclusions
0.35%
Exclusion rate
207
Suspensions
24.04%
Suspension rate
122 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 861 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Latest from City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Come and visit our academy at our open days this autumn
9 Sep 2026
Job opportunity - Chief Executive Officer at City of London Academies Trust
8 Sep 2026
Best A level results ever for Class of 2026 at HCS
13 Aug 2026
Come on down to Hadestown!
17 Jul 2026
Book your place at our open days this autumn
14 Jul 2026
Train to teach at Shoreditch Park: applications close on Tuesday 30 June
16 Jun 2026
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 192
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 26
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 192 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 26 serious and 165 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
38 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hackney is 169 (the median across 105 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
865 pupils
1,262 places
397 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hackney council
Places available
2,489
Applications
2,029
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
95.8%
All secondary applications across Hackney council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
120
SEN Support
36
EHC Plans
17.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
914
Total Pupils
468
Boys
446
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
63
Teachers
14.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,795
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,971
Per pupil
£8584k
Total funding
£493k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.3%
Overall absence
22.7%
Persistent absence
840
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
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Questions parents ask about City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
What are GCSE results like at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?
In the 2026 results, pupils at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.9. 57% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park's Ofsted rating?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?
No fixed boundary. When City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is oversubscribed, Hackney allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park was not full in 2025: it ran at 69% of its 1262 places.
How big are the classes at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?
Classes at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park average 21.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park has around 914 pupils on roll. 57% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?
8.3% of sessions were missed at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park in 2024/25. 22.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?
Apply through Hackney's coordinated admissions process, naming City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 192 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 26 serious and 165 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 38 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hackney is 169 (the median across 105 schools, same distance and years).
Where is City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is at Hyde Road, London, N1 5JU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)