The City Academy, Hackney
URN: 135835 • London E9 6EA
Overview
- Name
- The City Academy, Hackney
- URN
- 135835
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anna Sarchet (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02085255440
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Homerton Row, London E9 6EA
Summary
The City Academy, Hackney, is a mixed secondary academy located in London, serving approximately 1,152 students with a capacity of 1,170. Established in 2009 and supported by the City of London Academies Trust, the academy is committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities within a nurturing environment. The school's ethos is centred around clear structures, high expectations, and strong relationships, fostering a supportive community for all students.
The curriculum at The City Academy is designed around "The City Experience," which emphasizes a balanced approach to academic, creative, sporting, linguistic, and personal development. This holistic framework aims to ensure that students achieve their full potential and make exceptional progress throughout their educational journey.
The academy also places a strong emphasis on community involvement and support, encouraging students to engage in various enrichment activities. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (55.90%), The City Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population.
The curriculum at The City Academy is designed around "The City Experience," which emphasizes a balanced approach to academic, creative, sporting, linguistic, and personal development. This holistic framework aims to ensure that students achieve their full potential and make exceptional progress throughout their educational journey.
The academy also places a strong emphasis on community involvement and support, encouraging students to engage in various enrichment activities. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (55.90%), The City Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population.
Useful links
- Our governance (governance)
- SEND Support (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Key info and policies (other)
- 27 Oct Autumn half term break (other)
- Admissions policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- In-year admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
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 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1170
- Pupils
- 1152
- Boys
- 676
- Girls
- 476
- FSM %
- 55.90
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1152 | 676 | 476 | 1170 | 55.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1145 | 649 | 496 | 1170 | 52.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1152 | 659 | 493 | 1170 | 52.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1152 | 659 | 493 | 1170 | 52.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1157 | 658 | 499 | 1170 | 45.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1150 | 652 | 498 | 1170 | 41.30 |
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