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City of London Academy (Southwark)
240 Lynton Road, London SE1 5LA
City of London Academy (Southwark) is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,580 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In November 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Representation, Finances and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Environment and Attendance.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: About average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both roughly average. Show details
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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