City of London Academy (Southwark)
City of London Academy (Southwark) is a secondary located in Southwark, SE1 5LA. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 19. It currently has approximately 1,557 pupils on roll.
City of London Academy (Southwark) is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 19
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Southwark
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1200
Number of Pupils: 1557
Number of Boys: 838
Number of Girls: 719
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 46.5
Last Changed Date: 2025-03-24
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2022-01-19
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Baxter
Phone: 02073945100
Website: http://www.cityacademy.co.uk/
Location: 240 Lynton Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about City of London Academy (Southwark)
What is the Ofsted rating of City of London Academy (Southwark)?
City of London Academy (Southwark) has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does City of London Academy (Southwark) admit?
City of London Academy (Southwark) admits pupils from age 11 to 19.
Is City of London Academy (Southwark) a boys', girls', or mixed school?
City of London Academy (Southwark) is a mixed school.
What type of school is City of London Academy (Southwark)?
City of London Academy (Southwark) is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near City of London Academy (Southwark)?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around City of London Academy (Southwark) on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near City of London Academy (Southwark)?
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