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. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.1%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, 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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1185 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1185 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 23.00% | 273 |
| Other White | 12.40% | 147 |
| African | 11.60% | 137 |
| Indian | 8.80% | 104 |
| Bangladeshi | 7.70% | 91 |
| Other Mixed | 5.30% | 63 |
| Pakistani | 5.10% | 60 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.70% | 56 |
| Caribbean | 4.50% | 53 |
| Other Asian | 3.50% | 41 |
| Other Black | 3.10% | 37 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 31 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 31 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 23 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 23 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.