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The City Academy, Hackney
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The City Academy, Hackney is a secondary academy in London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The City Academy, Hackney has a Progress 8 score of +0.56 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 53.1, 80% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B-.
The school has 1,152 pupils on roll, 56% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving The City Academy, Hackney, student destinations include 67% going on to university and 5% entering apprenticeships.
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The City Academy, Hackney has a Progress 8 score of +0.56, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 53.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
80% of students at The City Academy, Hackney achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The City Academy, Hackney achieve an average A-Level grade of B-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The City Academy, Hackney has 1,152 pupils on roll.
56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The City Academy, Hackney, 67% go on to university and 5% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The City Academy, Hackney was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The City Academy, Hackney is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The City Academy, Hackney's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1147/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
317/mo
28% of total
Air Quality
Moderate
NO₂: 21.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.9
Bus Stops
32
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Homerton Rail Station
0.3km away · 2 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.