The Excelsior AcademyShacklewell Lane , London

The Excelsior Academy, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed 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.

The Excelsior Academy currently has around 992 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60.6% boys and 39.4% girls. Around 59.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 23.8%. other white pupils make up about 18.3% , followed by indian at 11.2%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 51% who stay in school sixth forms and 33% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .