The City Academy, Hackney — Secondary School in London

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The City Academy, Hackney

London, E9 6EA

1,152 Pupils

1,170 Capacity

11–19 Age Range

55.90% FSM %

676 Boys

476 Girls

About The City Academy, Hackney

Located in London (E9 6EA), The City Academy, Hackney is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–19 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Hackney.

It has 1,152 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,170. Current headteacher: Anna Sarchet.

Data for The City Academy, Hackney comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hackney
Region	London
Administrative District	Hackney
Parliamentary Constituency	Hackney South and Shoreditch
Ward	Homerton
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-09-2009
UKPRN	10027531
URN	135835
Data Last Updated	18-11-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Steve Goodman	Chair of Local Governing Body	06/10/2022	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Darren Thompson	Chair of Local Governing Body	30/06/2025	30/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Kamaru Adams	Local Governor	16/06/2021	15/06/2025	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Miss Sinem Ahmed	Local Governor	23/01/2025	22/02/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Randall Anderson	Local Governor	17/07/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Victoria Ayodeji	Local Governor	06/01/2025	05/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ayla Brewer	Local Governor	21/06/2023	20/06/2027	Elected by school staff
Georgina Carey	Local Governor	12/12/2025	03/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Hannah Cool	Local Governor	16/12/2021	15/12/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mercy Haggerty	Local Governor	12/12/2025	13/12/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ashleigh Hope	Local Governor	04/07/2024	03/07/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Perry	Local Governor	04/02/2025	02/02/2029	Elected by parents