The City Academy, Hackney

At The City Academy, Hackney students are expected to work hard and to show dedication and commitment to their studies. In return, the academy provides fantastic academic, creative, sporting, linguistic, and personal educational experiences. This ‘City Experience’ is delivered through our outstanding teaching, the formal and informal curriculum, and the support of our sponsors: The City of London Corporation and KPMG. Of key importance to our success has been the development of students’ originality and independent thinking, which has been fostered through the many creative and engaging learning experiences we offer inside and outside the classroom.

At The City Academy, Hackney there is a real emphasis on personal skills and the development of values that all young people need to be successful. The academic progress of our students speaks for itself and our standing as a centre of excellence for secondary education is now the subject of great interest locally, nationally and internationally. We believe that you will be impressed by the outstanding educational experiences we can offer your child, and we would urge you to visit the academy to find out more.

Our aim is to provide a high quality education for students in Hackney and pioneer educational innovation.
Our success is judged by excellence in examination results, standards of behaviour, sporting and creative achievement as well as the politeness, self-discipline and compassion of our students. It is important to us that students enjoy learning and feel safe and happy at school and we enable them to develop the confidence, independence and self-awareness required for their future success and well-being.

Our mission

• To develop highly qualified and skilled young adults who achieve to the best of their individual ability and embrace a desire for lifelong learning in their chosen path when they leave. We will fully equip our students to deal with the challenges of the 21st century by displaying the highest standards of professionalism and becoming ethical, active citizens fully committed to supporting their local and global community.
• The City Academy, Hackney offers all students an outstanding opportunity to learn and achieve in a purpose-built environment with access to the highest standards of teaching, support and challenge. We achieve those standards by promoting a working environment which pioneers innovation, professional development and the highest standards of teaching and support.

Values And Success

Our success is judged by excellence in examination results, standards of behaviour, sporting and creative achievement as well as the politeness, self-discipline and compassion of our students. It is important to us that students enjoy learning and feel safe and happy at school, and we enable them to develop the confidence, independence and self-awareness required for their future success and well-being.

Success

• Provide a high quality education for students in Hackney and pioneer educational innovation
• Offer a curriculum that is enjoyable, challenging and relevant
• Enable students to fulfil their potential and participate fully in society
• Raise standards and aspirations for young people
• Build partnerships between local cultural organisations, business and educational communities.

Values

• Lead by example
• Work together
• Respect individuals
• Dedication to learning and achievement
• Commitment to communities
• Honesty, openness and fairness