SchoolScoresLondon Nautical, City of London Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Boys only · Sixth form
Part of CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
61 Stamford Street, Waterloo, London, SE1 9NA
020 7928 6801 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 22 June 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Sixth form | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | Not published | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | Not published | 45.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | Not published | 4.1 | 4.1 |
"Not published": No figure published.
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
97 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 100642), before it changed to its current form.
94% — 3 points above the Lambeth average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 51% | 51% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 32% | 27% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | – | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
55 A level students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 100642), before it changed to its current form.
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 6% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 18% | 50% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 21.9 | 35.0 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
15 subjects, 113 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 17 | 0% | 18% | 40% |
| Business Studies:Single | 14 | 7% | 7% | 16% |
| English Literature | 14 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Spanish | 11 | 0% | 9% | 34% |
| Geography | 10 | 0% | 10% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 9 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Physics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Psychology | 6 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Chemistry, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Biology, Computer Studies / Computing, History, Art and Design (Fine Art), French.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
85 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 100642), before it changed to its current form.
86% — 8 points above the Lambeth average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 78% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 18% | 18% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 67% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
72 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 100642), before it changed to its current form.
40% — 32 points below the Lambeth average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 40% | 72% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 4% | 23% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 42% | 40% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lambeth. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 35 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 102 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 16 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 55.5% | 43.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 13.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 48.3% | 42.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 84% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 7.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 88% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.1% | 20.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 24.4 | 10.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 5% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7 | 14.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 4% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8 | 10.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 73% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9% | 19.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- City of London School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 76% A*/A at A level
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- DLD College 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 19% A*/A at A level
- Oasis Academy South Bank 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Paul's Cathedral School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- King's College London Maths School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · A+ average A level grade
- The Royal Ballet School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 0% A*/A at A level
- Guildhouse School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 32% A*/A at A level
- Westminster School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 87% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is London Nautical, City of London Academy's Ofsted rating?
London Nautical, City of London Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 June 2023.
How did London Nautical, City of London Academy do in its GCSEs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. No figure published.
Is London Nautical, City of London Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put London Nautical, City of London Academy as their first choice for 35 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 24 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150889.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.