City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
URN: 143756 • London N1 5JU
Overview
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Holly Arles (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02030112162
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hyde Road, London N1 5JU
Summary
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park, is a mixed secondary free school located in Hackney, London. Established in 2017, the academy serves 861 pupils, with a capacity of 1,140. The school is part of the City of London Academies Trust and has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in all areas, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and student support.
The academy promotes a holistic educational experience known as 'The City Experience,' which encompasses academic, creative, sporting, and personal development. The curriculum is designed to inspire students and enhance their cultural capital, with a strong emphasis on language proficiency, particularly in Spanish. Staff are highly qualified and dedicated to fostering an environment where pupils can achieve exceptional academic results.
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park, prioritises inclusivity, with 58.1% of its students eligible for free school meals. The school actively engages with the community and offers various opportunities for parental involvement, ensuring a supportive transition from primary to secondary education.
The academy promotes a holistic educational experience known as 'The City Experience,' which encompasses academic, creative, sporting, and personal development. The curriculum is designed to inspire students and enhance their cultural capital, with a strong emphasis on language proficiency, particularly in Spanish. Staff are highly qualified and dedicated to fostering an environment where pupils can achieve exceptional academic results.
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park, prioritises inclusivity, with 58.1% of its students eligible for free school meals. The school actively engages with the community and offers various opportunities for parental involvement, ensuring a supportive transition from primary to secondary education.
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- Book your place (calendar)
- Key info and policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term dates (other)
- 16 Feb Half term (other)
- 25 May Half term (other)
- 27 Oct Half term (other)
- Admissions (other)
Key details
- LA
- Hackney
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1140
- Pupils
- 861
- Boys
- 435
- Girls
- 426
- FSM %
- 58.10
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 861 | 435 | 426 | 1140 | 58.10 |
2024-09-11 | 782 | 389 | 393 | 1140 | 53.60 |
2023-09-11 | 696 | 361 | 335 | 1140 | 45.50 |
2022-09-11 | 696 | 361 | 335 | 1140 | 45.50 |
2021-09-11 | 526 | 277 | 249 | 1140 | 41.80 |
2020-09-11 | 446 | 246 | 200 | 1140 | 36.10 |
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