City of London Academy (Southwark), London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping all pupils succeed, with particular strength in supporting disadvantaged students and those with additional needs. Teachers provide high-quality instruction adapted to individual learners, and the school has built strong relationships with families to improve attendance. Pupils thrive in a respectful, inclusive environment where they receive excellent pastoral care alongside ambitious academic teaching.
Key Strengths
- Consistently high achievement across the curriculum, with disadvantaged pupils performing above national average
- Excellent attendance rates, particularly improved for vulnerable pupils through strong family engagement
- Highly effective inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Strong teaching quality with teachers adapting instruction to meet individual pupil needs
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge and skills logically
- Excellent sixth-form provision with courses above national average attainment
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have not yet built up detailed knowledge of relationships and sex education as intended
- School exploring ways to increase sixth-form student engagement in enrichment activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, all legal requirements are met, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, sports clubs, bible study, chess, arts, music, sciences, technology clubs, games, craft and wellbeing clubs, residential trips (including abroad), work experience
City of London Academy (Southwark) is a high-achieving school where pupils consistently perform well across the curriculum, with particularly strong results for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. The school has an ambitious curriculum, strong safeguarding culture, and excellent pastoral support.
At a Glance
52.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
64
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
132%
Over capacity
1,589 pupils
1,200 capacity
389 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Southwark
Places available
3,440
Applications
2,545
Got 1st preference
71.7%
Got preferred school
95.0%
Secondary admissions across Southwark (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.85778%
Overall absence
21.80937%
Persistent absence
1,238
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
City of London Academy (Southwark)
Phoenix Primary School
John Keats Primary School
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy
Southwark Park Primary School
Boutcher Church of England Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
Haymerle School
Bird In Bush School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Francis RC Primary School
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