Students and parents across the City of London Academies Trust schools have had much to celebrate as they received their GCSE examination results. 

Year 11 pupils from the City of London-sponsored secondary schools in Hackney, Islington and Southwark were jumping for joy as they learnt their hard work and determination had paid off. 

Highlights include: 

City of London Academy Southwark achieved the best results in the academy's history with 77% of pupils gained a Level 4 pass or above, in both English and Maths GCSEs. 

City of London Academy Shoreditch Park achieved their best results since opening in 2017 – 83% of pupils gained a Level 4 pass or above, in both English and Maths GCSEs.

City of London Academy Islington – 60% of pupils gained a Level 4 pass or above, in both English and Maths GCSEs.

City Academy Hackney – 80% of pupils gained a Level 4 pass or above, in both English and Maths GCSEs.

City of London Academy Highbury Grove – 63% of pupils gained a Level 4 pass or above, in both English and Maths GCSEs.

City of London Academy Highgate Hill – 63% of pupils gained a Level 4 pass or above, in both English and Maths GCSEs.

All schools across the Corporation-led multi-academy trust are judged to be 'Good' or better by Ofsted, with 50% now rated 'Outstanding'.

City of London Academies Trust Chief Executive Officer, Mark Emmerson, said: 

“We are unashamedly ambitious for all our students across our CoLAT schools. The results are a true testament to the dedication and hard work demonstrated every day by our students and teachers alike. 

"We have very high expectations for ourselves and for all students and I am incredibly proud of all their academic achievements. This summer, students at our founding academy in Southwark achieved the best A level and GCSE results in the school's history, while our newest sixth form, Islington Collegiate Sixth Form in Islington, sent its first students to Cambridge, with 100% of pupils securing Russell Group offers. 

"We, with the City of London Corporation, are enabling more young Londoners to realise their potential in, what we believe is, the global education capital.”

The schools are part of the City of London Academies Trust, which runs the City of London Corporation’s sponsored academies. The City Corporation sponsors 10 high-performing academies across Hackney, Islington, Newham, and Southwark through the Trust. It is also the local education authority for one maintained primary school in the City of London, and the proprietor of four independent schools. 

Chair of the City of London Academies Trust Board, Catherine McGuinness, said:                                                                                                

“Congratulations to the class of 2024. Your hard work, resilience and determination have been rewarded and we wish you all the best as you step into the next phase of life.”

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Notes to editors

The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK –  www.cityoflondon.gov.uk