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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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