Located in London, Clapton Girls' Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Clapton Girls' Academy currently has around 1185 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 36.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.1%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 23%. other white pupils make up about 12.4% , followed by african at 11.6%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 72% who stay in school sixth forms and 14% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Laura Place, London, E5 0RB
Website: www.clapton.hackney.sch.uk
Telephone: 02089856641
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Hackney
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Anna Feltham
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137442

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/05/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Girls
School Capacity: 1200
Number of Pupils: 1185
Number of Boys: 0
Number of Girls: 1185

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British23.00%273
Other White12.40%147
African11.60%137
Indian8.80%104
Bangladeshi7.70%91
Other Mixed5.30%63
Pakistani5.10%60
Other (any other ethnic group)4.70%56
Caribbean4.50%53
Other Asian3.50%41
Other Black3.10%37
White and Black Caribbean2.60%31
White and Asian2.60%31
White and Black African1.90%23
Unclassified1.90%23
Irish0.60%7
Chinese0.50%6
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.55)
Of the 173 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 157 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.55
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.50
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
40%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
33%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
65%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
49%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
57.4
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
40.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.1
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre
Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY
4out of 4 1,605 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF
4out of 4 3,120 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Low Hall Nursery School
Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE
4out of 4 3,267 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Millfields Junior School
Hilsea Street , E5 0SH
- not rated 160 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Millfields Infant School
Elmcroft Street , E5 0SH
- not rated 160 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Millfields Community School
Hilsea Street , Hackney E5 0SH
3out of 4 160 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rushmore Primary School
Elderfield Road , Hackney E5 0LE
3out of 4 389 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rushmore Junior School
Elderfield Road , Hackney E5 0EY
- not rated 414 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clapton Girls' Technology College
Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Clapton Girls' Academy
Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Hackney Downs School
Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP
- not rated 624 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Homerton College of Technology
Homerton Row , E9 6EB
- not rated 778 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
The City Academy, Hackney
Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA
3out of 4 778 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Brooke House Sixth Form College
Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP
- not rated 663 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cordwainers College
182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE
- not rated 1,667 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Downsview School
Tiger Way , Downs Road E5 8QP
- not rated 603 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Stormont House School
Downs Park Road , E5 8NP
4out of 4 624 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Al-Falah Primary School
48 Kenninghall Road , Lower Clapton E5 8BY
- not rated 663 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Paragon Christian Academy
233-241 Glyn Road , Hackney E5 0JP
- not rated 687 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Boxing Academy AP Free School
1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH
- not rated 977 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.