A-level & BTEC Results

OUTSTANDING RESULTS CONFIRM AN OUTSTANDING YEAR FOR THE CITY ACADEMY HACKNEY SIXTH FORM

The City Academy, Hackney once again bucks national trends with outstanding A-level and BTEC results.

The City Academy, Hackney students have achieved an outstanding set of results with 60% of students awarded A* to B grades, contradicting national trends which have seen A level results go down.

Despite never having sat public examinations before, the students did themselves proud. The results are a fitting end to a fantastically successful year for The City Academy Hackney Sixth Form following OFSTED’s ‘Outstanding’ judgment earlier in the year.

• 33% of grades A/A*
• 60% of grades A* to B
• 35% of students achieved A* or B grade in all of their subjects
• 10% of students achieved A* to A grade in all of their subjects

Student Destinations

Thanks to these results students from The City Academy, Hackney are going on to an exciting, inspiring range of degrees and degree level apprenticeships. These include architecture and law at UCL, maths at Kings College, politics at Leeds University and computer gaming at Essex University. Some students will take on degree level apprenticeships at the BBC and prestigious firms PWC and Bloomberg.

Anna Sarchet, Principal at The City Academy, Hackney, said:

“ I am so proud of all that the students have achieved in their A levels and BTEC qualifications and of the outstanding education that The City Academy Hackney provides year after year. Our dedicated team of staff have ensured that the students have been both supported and challenged throughout their time with us  and I am confident that they will go on to their next step with all that they need to be successful.”

David Brown, Assistant Principal: Director of 14-19 at The City Academy, Hackney, said:

These results are a testament to the dedication and commitment of students, staff and the consistent approach of the academy. Our students have faced significant challenges and these are the first public examinations they have taken. It’s been an incredible two year journey and we look forward to seeing our students continue to grow, develop and be successful in their journey to their chosen career path.

Chair of the City of London Academies Trust Board, Catherine McGuinness, said:

“Today’s results show the collective hard work and dedication of all our Year 13 students and their teachers. 

“We’re very proud of their achievements and we wish them luck for the future.

ENDS

Media Enquiries:

For more information contact Tyreek Litchmore-Singh Senior Marketing & Communications Officer at The City Academy, Hackney on 020 8525 5440 – Ext 5028 or e-mail communication@thecityacademy.org

About The City Academy, Hackney

Our mission: to develop highly qualified and skilled young adults who achieve to the best of their ability, display the highest standards of professionalism and are ethical, active citizens fully committed to supporting their local and global community.

The City Academy, Hackney offers all students an outstanding opportunity to learn and achieve in a purpose-built environment with access to the highest standards of teaching,support and challenge.

The City Academy Hackney is a member of the City of London Academies Trust, which runs the City of London Corporation’s sponsored academies. The City of London Corporation sponsors 10 Academies across Hackney, Newham, Islington, and Southwark.

The City Corporation has been named twice by social mobility charity, Sutton Trust, as the UK’s best academy sponsor for empowering pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to perform above the national average, and the leading academy sponsor for Progress 8 and Attainment 8, which track pupil progress and achievement.

For more information visit: www.thecityacademyhackney.org

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