What did Ofsted judge City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?

City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park has 914 pupils on roll.

What ages does City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park take?

City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park located?

City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is located in London, N1 5JU, Hackney.

How do I apply to City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?

City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park were places offered?

The furthest place offered at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 3.15 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

What is the largest ethnic background at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.1% of pupils at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park: Ofsted & Catchment

How far did offers reach?

3.15miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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How places are decided at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children or previously looked after — Looked After Children or previously looked after [see note a].
2Child protection plan — Children with a child protection plan.
3Siblings on roll — Children with siblings who are on roll at the time of application at the City of London Academy Shoreditch Park.
4Exceptional medical, social or psychological needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the Academy Trust that these can best be addressed at the City of London Academy Shoreditch Park [see note c]
5Children of staff — Children of staff employed at the academy [see note d].
6Trust primary feeder — Children enrolled at a City of London Academies Trust primary school
7Nearest distance — Children living nearest to the Academy as measured by a straight line from the child's home to the proposed main entrance of the academy (Easting: 533013, Northing: 183562 [see note e]).

If two applications tie: If in categories 2-4 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. Random allocation undertaken by an independent body will be used as a tiebreaker in categories 2-5 above to decide who has highest priority for a place if the distance between a child's home and the City of London Academy Shoreditch Park is equidistant in any two or more cases. For criteria 1, 2 and 3, distance will be used as a tiebreaker. For criteria 4 and 5 random allocation if two or more children qualify for that place.

Children admitted who are subject to an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) are included in the band allocations. Multiple births provision: if only one place is available and the next qualifying child is one of multiple birth siblings, all other multiple birth siblings will be admitted as 'excepted pupils' over the PAN.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park: key facts

What did Ofsted judge City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?: City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park has 914 pupils on roll.
What ages does City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park take?: City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park located?: City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is located in London, N1 5JU, Hackney.
How do I apply to City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?: City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park were places offered?: The furthest place offered at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 3.15 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?: When City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children or previously looked after — Looked After Children or previously looked after [see note a]; 2. Child protection plan — Children with a child protection plan; 3. Siblings on roll — Children with siblings who are on roll at the time of application at the City of London Academy Shoreditch Park, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If in categories 2-4 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. Random allocation undertaken by an independent body will be used as a tiebreaker in categories 2-5 above to decide who has highest priority for a place if the distance between a child's home and the City of London Academy Shoreditch Park is equidistant in any two or more cases. For criteria 1, 2 and 3, distance will be used as a tiebreaker. For criteria 4 and 5 random allocation if two or more children qualify for that place.
What is the largest ethnic background at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.1% of pupils at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.15miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park, year by year →

How places are decided at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children or previously looked after — Looked After Children or previously looked after [see note a].
2Child protection plan — Children with a child protection plan.
3Siblings on roll — Children with siblings who are on roll at the time of application at the City of London Academy Shoreditch Park.
4Exceptional medical, social or psychological needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the Academy Trust that these can best be addressed at the City of London Academy Shoreditch Park [see note c]
5Children of staff — Children of staff employed at the academy [see note d].
6Trust primary feeder — Children enrolled at a City of London Academies Trust primary school
7Nearest distance — Children living nearest to the Academy as measured by a straight line from the child's home to the proposed main entrance of the academy (Easting: 533013, Northing: 183562 [see note e]).

City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park: key facts

What did Ofsted judge City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?: City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park has 914 pupils on roll.
What ages does City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park take?: City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park located?: City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is located in London, N1 5JU, Hackney.
How do I apply to City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?: City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park were places offered?: The furthest place offered at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 3.15 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?: When City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children or previously looked after — Looked After Children or previously looked after [see note a]; 2. Child protection plan — Children with a child protection plan; 3. Siblings on roll — Children with siblings who are on roll at the time of application at the City of London Academy Shoreditch Park, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If in categories 2-4 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. Random allocation undertaken by an independent body will be used as a tiebreaker in categories 2-5 above to decide who has highest priority for a place if the distance between a child's home and the City of London Academy Shoreditch Park is equidistant in any two or more cases. For criteria 1, 2 and 3, distance will be used as a tiebreaker. For criteria 4 and 5 random allocation if two or more children qualify for that place.
What is the largest ethnic background at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.1% of pupils at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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