Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
London, E9 7HD · Hackney · secondary school
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1st of 16 secondary schools in Hackney we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 365 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 74.7 · 93 | 30% | 2.79 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.54 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 65.1 · 95 | 10% | 0.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 64.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.54 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 838 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. 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
How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status? What specific support structures are in place for pupils to maintain their high progress scores? How does the school ensure equitable access to extracurricular opportunities for all students?
What Ofsted said about Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
Overview
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy provides an "exceptional education" where pupils are described as "polite, articulate, hardworking and ambitious." The school maintains a "calm and well-ordered environment" underpinned by high expectations and a culture centred on "courtesy, integrity, resilience, hard work and excellence."
Strengths
- Leaders have constructed a "rich curriculum which goes beyond the ambition of the national curriculum," including the ‘Bourne Scholar’ programme for deeper study.
- Pupils build knowledge "progressively over time," allowing them to undertake complex work with confidence and develop "deep subject-specific knowledge and skills."
- Staff use "highly effective strategies" to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they follow the same ambitious curriculum as peers.
- Behaviour is "exemplary" with rare bullying incidents; leaders act quickly to address issues and use consistent strategies, including frequent rewards.
- Personal development is promoted through a "rich set of experiences," including an oracy specialism, peer-mentoring, and a "very strong careers programme."
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are "vigilant in identifying and reporting concerns" and a highly trained team ensures timely support.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 65.2 |
| 2024/25 | 64.3 |
| 2025/26 | 65.1 |
| 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
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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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