Clapton Girls' Academy
London, E5 0RB · Hackney · secondary school
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3rd of 16 secondary schools in Hackney we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.9/10 against 575 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 72.1 · 92 | 30% | 2.75 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.84 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 60.7 · 93 | 10% | 0.93 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clapton Girls' Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 59.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.84 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,169 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 31 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year applications if demand exceeds capacity? How does the curriculum support pupils who start below the national median in Attainment 8? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Clapton Girls' Academy
Overview
Clapton Girls' Academy is described as a school where pupils demonstrate "high levels of maturity" and a "thirst for learning." Leaders have maintained "excellence across all areas" through a "highly ambitious curriculum" and expert teaching, resulting in pupils achieving highly in their examinations. The report highlights a positive culture where students are safe, well-supported, and inspired by sixth-form role models.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious," providing "deep knowledge" across subjects, with important information "systematically revisited" to ensure long-term retention.
- Teaching is delivered "expertly" with "highly subject specific" approaches, such as probing questions in religious education and precise checks in mathematics.
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour, being "polite" and resilient, while attendance rates "continue to rise" following the pandemic.
- Support for pupils with SEND is "very effective," with teachers making "sensitive and appropriate adaptations" to ensure full curriculum access.
- A "full careers programme" and varied enrichment activities, including clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, support pupils’ personal development.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.8 |
| 2024/25 | 59.4 |
| 2025/26 | 60.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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