The City Academy, Hackney

About The City Academy, Hackney

The City Academy, Hackney is an academy sponsor led in Hackney, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,152 pupils on roll. It is part of CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.2 (2025/26). 58.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 38.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hackney →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,152 / 1,170 (98%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 March 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Homerton Row, Hackney, Hackney, E9 6EA

Phone

02085255440

Principal

Anna Sarchet

Website

https://www.thecityacademyhackney.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The City Academy, Hackney?

The City Academy, Hackney is an academy sponsor led in Hackney, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does The City Academy, Hackney have?

The City Academy, Hackney has 1,152 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The City Academy, Hackney's Ofsted rating?

The City Academy, Hackney was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023).

How does The City Academy, Hackney perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The City Academy, Hackney achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.2 in 2025/26.

Is The City Academy, Hackney part of an academy trust?

Yes — The City Academy, Hackney is part of CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The City Academy, Hackney?

The City Academy, Hackney is located at Homerton Row, Hackney, Hackney, E9 6EA.