Mossbourne Community Academy

URN: 134693 • London E5 8JY

Overview

Name
Mossbourne Community Academy
URN
134693
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
71.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rebecca Warren (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
02085255200
Website
Visit
Address
100 Downs Park Road, London E5 8JY

Summary

Mossbourne Community Academy, located in Hackney, London, is a mixed secondary academy that opened in 2004. As one of the first academies in the UK, it aims to provide high-quality education in an area previously marked by educational underachievement. The academy has a current enrolment of 1,441 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,400, and has a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (48.4%).

The academy prides itself on its outstanding teaching and learning environment, having retained an 'outstanding' Ofsted judgement since 2021. The curriculum is designed to promote academic excellence, with a strong emphasis on pupil progress and behaviour. In addition to core subjects, Mossbourne offers a music specialism and a variety of extracurricular activities, including the Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience.

Mossbourne Community Academy fosters a supportive community ethos, encouraging students to develop their talents and aspirations. The school is part of a small federation of four Mossbourne academies, reinforcing its commitment to educational excellence and collaborative learning.

Key details

LA
Hackney
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION
Capacity
1400
Pupils
1441
Boys
752
Girls
689
FSM %
48.40
Open date
2004-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-09-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1441 752 689 1400 48.40
2024-09-11 1432 723 709 1400 43.70
2023-09-11 1445 757 688 1400 43.40
2022-09-11 1445 757 688 1400 43.40
2021-09-11 1455 768 687 1400 40.60
2020-09-11 1382 731 651 1400 34.90

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