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The City Academy, Hackney Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The City Academy, Hackney is a academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Hackney , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1152 pupils, and a capacity of 1170 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,152

Pupils

1,170

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The City Academy, Hackney Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The City Academy, Hackney sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hackney. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hackney before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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The City Academy, Hackney — School Information

Full address
Homerton Row, Hackney, London, E9 6EA
Local authority
Hackney
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
55.9% of pupils
DfE URN
135835

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Frequently Asked Questions — The City Academy, Hackney

Is The City Academy, Hackney oversubscribed?

The City Academy, Hackney is operating close to its capacity of 1170 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The City Academy, Hackney?

Admission to The City Academy, Hackney is managed by Hackney. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The City Academy, Hackney cover?

The City Academy, Hackney is a secondary school in London, Hackney, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The City Academy, Hackney?

The City Academy, Hackney was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.