SchoolScoresMossbourne Community Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION
100 Downs Park Road, Hackney, London, E5 8JY
020 8525 5200 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 15 July 2026.
In short: 3 exceptional, 2 strong, 2 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
206 pupils in this year group.
70% — 21 points above the Hackney average, and 25 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 70% | 49% | 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. | 65.1 | 50.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 6.4 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
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.
211 pupils in this year group.
98% — 6 points above the Hackney average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 98% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 69% | 53% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 9% | 10% | 13% |
| Further education college | 19% | 26% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | Not published | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 98% |
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
188 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 52% | 29% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 78% | 58% | 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. | 43.7 | 36.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 570 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 103 | 26% | 60% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 58 | 3% | 34% | 30% |
| History | 58 | 12% | 36% | 23% |
| Biology | 54 | 17% | 37% | 27% |
| Psychology | 53 | 23% | 45% | 19% |
| English Literature | 38 | 29% | 50% | 23% |
| Physics | 36 | 25% | 58% | 31% |
| Religious Studies | 30 | 13% | 63% | 22% |
| Economics | 26 | 46% | 85% | 26% |
| Sociology | 25 | 40% | 80% | 20% |
| Geography | 23 | 22% | 52% | 23% |
| Spanish | 15 | 0% | 53% | 34% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 14 | 21% | 79% | 59% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 11 | 18% | 64% | 38% |
| Classical Civilisation | 9 | 11% | 22% | 23% |
| French | 7 | 0% | 29% | 38% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Design and Technology (Product Design), Drama and Theatre Studies, Japanese, Latin, Russian.
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.
180 students in this year group.
87% — 8 points above the Hackney average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 13% | 14% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 87% |
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.
184 students in this year group.
91% — 15 points above the Hackney average, and 31 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 91% | 76% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 60% | 27% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 91% |
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 Hackney. 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 about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 204 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 358 |
| Of those, offered a place | 175 (49%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,089 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.2 · 2025: 2.1 · 2026: 1.8
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 for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.3% | 52.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3% | 15.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 47.5% | 38.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Lower than 98% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 7.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Lower than 98% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Lower than 26% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 27.8 | 19.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Lower than 8% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 10.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.14% | 0.35% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 15 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 6% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 14.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 15 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8 | 11.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 15 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 50% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2% | 20.0%* | 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
- The Excelsior Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Clapton Girls' Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Urswick School - A CofE Secondary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- The City Academy, Hackney 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cardinal Pole Catholic School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Talmud Torah Yetev Lev 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 2 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement
- Beis Trana Girls' School 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tayyibah Girls' School 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mossbourne Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mossbourne Community Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 exceptional, 2 strong, 2 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Mossbourne Community Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 25 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Mossbourne Community Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 358 families put Mossbourne Community Academy as their first choice for 204 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 175 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 134693.
- 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.