The Excelsior Academy
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Attainment 8 of 44.7 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 55%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.46
- Confidence interval:
- [0.24, 0.67]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 177 | 44.7 | — | 54.8% | 86.4% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 176 | 49.5 | +0.46 | 64.8% | 30.1% | 4.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 173 | 48.4 | +0.05 | 65.0% | 76.0% | 4.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 174 | 47.9 | -0.42 | 64.0% | 68.0% | 4.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hackney for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 131062 |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Omar Deria |
| Trust | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | E8 2EY |
| Latest pupils | 177 |
| FSM eligible | 59.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, E8 2EY
www.excelsiorcst.orgView local authority page2072751500| DfE number | 6906 |
| UKPRN | 10016194 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2006 |
| GIAS updated | 14 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 14 May 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Publication date | 14 May 2024 |