City of London Academy (Southwark)
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
London, SE1 5LA
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 20% in England
10 of 20 in Southwark
Pupils
1,589
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.1 | 53.4 | 52.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57% | 63% | 58% | |
| Average English grade | 5.8 | 6.0 | 5.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 51% | 58% | 53% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.01 | 0.48 | — |
78% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Harris Academy Bermondsey · 0.4 mi · Not judged · Top 25% in England
- The Charter School Bermondsey · 0.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 35% in England
- Ark Walworth Academy · 0.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 40% in England
- St Michael's Catholic College · 0.7 mi · Not judged · Top 11% in England
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School · 1.1 mi · Good · Top 17% in England
- South Bank University Academy · 1.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 33% in England
Best secondary schools in Southwark · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
City of London Academy (Southwark) is in South Bermondsey Central (typical home £480,000, crime high).
What is City of London Academy (Southwark)'s Ofsted rating?
City of London Academy (Southwark) is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does City of London Academy (Southwark) rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, City of London Academy (Southwark) is in the top 20% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.