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Mossbourne Community Academy

State school · London, E5 8JY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,432 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,432 ·
Sixth form numbers
289 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Hackney

Headteacher

Head

Ms Rebecca Warren

Entrance

Open days
Sixth Form Open Events: November

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 31 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Mossbourne Parkside Academy 23 %
Gayhurst Community School 5 %
Millfields Community School 5 %
Benthal Primary School 4 %
Shacklewell Primary School 4 %
William Patten Primary School 3 %
Queensbridge Primary School 3 %
Grazebrook Primary School 2 %
Baden-Powell School 2 %
Nightingale Primary School 2 %
Jubilee Primary School 2 %
Sir Thomas Abney School 2 %
Woodberry Down Community Primary School 2 %
Shoreditch Park Primary School 2 %
Oldhill Community School 2 %
Princess May Primary School 2 %
Northwold Primary School 2 %
Colvestone Primary School 2 %
The Olive School, Hackney 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
89%
LA avg.
80%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
85%
LA avg.
72%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
43.16
LA avg.
35.14
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
114
Number of teachers
13:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,432
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

What the school says

Mossbourne Community Academy is an all-ability secondary school offering places for boys and girls aged between 11 and 18 years. The Clivebourne Sixth Form Centre, opened in September 2009 and provides 300 places for students wishing to continue their studies post-GCSE.

Contact the school

Address

100 Downs Park Road
Hackney
London
E5 8JY
Get directions

Telephone: 020 8525 5200

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mca.mossbourne.org

Local authority: London Borough of Hackney

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School data & information Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road, Hackney, London, E5 8JY
1,432 Pupil numbers
289 Sixth form numbers
37 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
49 % Pupils whose first language is not English
13:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
114 Number of teachers
29 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
85%
LA avg.
72%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
64.00
LA avg.
51.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

1.47 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Turkish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 9
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 165 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 191 7
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 9
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 9
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 6
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 185 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 8
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 8
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 202 7
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 205 7
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 8
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 9
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 9
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
38%
LA avg.
17%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
43.16
LA avg.
35.14
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 10 B
Sociology GCE A level 19 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 16 A
Psychology GCE A level 50 A
Physics GCE A level 34 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 17 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 102 A
History GCE A level 44 A
Geography GCE A level 25 A
English Literature GCE A level 32 A
Economics GCE A level 24 A*
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 7 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 9 B
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 17 A
Chemistry GCE A level 69 B
Biology GCE A level 66 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 10 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Mossbourne Community Academy is a mainstream school with resourced provision. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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