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Ofsted

Since opening in 2009 The City Academy, Hackney has received two grades from Ofsted, ‘Outstanding’ in 2012 and ‘Good’ in 2023. You can read the full report on the Ofsted website:

Ofsted report

Inspectors are required to report on the quality of education provided in our school and must, in particular, cover:

  • Quality of education – Good
  • Behaviour and attitudes – Good
  • Personal development – Good
  • Leadership and management – Good
  • Sixth form provision – Outstanding

Ofsted says…

“The academy provides an educational environment with opportunities to excel in a safe, inspiring and enriching atmosphere. Staff, students and their parents and carers have all made a significant contribution to the academy’s vision and success.”

“Students’ behaviour and conduct are outstanding”

“Teaching is skilled, creative and of consistently high quality so that students’ progress is rapid.”

“Highly effective strategies are put in place to ensure all students do as well as they can.”

“The outstanding quality of leadership and management and the strength of the shared vision for the academy have been instrumental in its success.”

“Sponsors provided the early vision and direction for the academy and remain fully committed to the achievement and well-being of students.”