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The Excelsior Academy

Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EY
Part of: SHACKLEWELL SCHOOL LEGACY TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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The Excelsior Academy
London, E8 2EY
992 Pupils
1,080 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
59.80% FSM %
601 Boys
391 Girls
About The Excelsior Academy

The Excelsior Academy is a Secondary Academies serving London and the surrounding area in Hackney with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the London region.

It has 992 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,080. Current headteacher: Omar Deria.

Information on The Excelsior Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 North and Stoke Newington
Ward Shacklewell
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 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2006
UKPRN 10016194
URN 131062
Data Last Updated 14-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Jan Tallis Chair of Local Governing Body 01/03/2025 17/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Yazmeen Zaman Chair of Local Governing Body 10/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gregory Beer Local Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Clara Browne Local Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Omar Deria Local Governor 25/04/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Debbie Leung Local Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Mark Lewis Local Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Jessica Lichtenstein Local Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Shaun Lowthian Local Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rebecca Miller Local Governor 12/06/2024 11/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sophie Munro Local Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jeremy Stewart Local Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Halley House School
0.05 km • London
Other
Shacklewell Primary School
0.19 km • London
Other
Princess May Primary School
0.42 km • London
Other
St Matthias Church of England Primary School
0.54 km • London
Other
The Garden School
0.55 km • London
Other
The Children's House School
0.64 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Excelsior Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in London, Hackney.
The Excelsior Academy has 992 pupils, with a capacity of 1,080.
The Excelsior Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Excelsior Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at The Excelsior Academy is Mr Omar Deria.
The Excelsior Academy is at Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, E8 2EY, in the Hackney local authority, London.
Sixth form at The Excelsior Academy: Has a sixth form.
The Excelsior Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Omar Deria
Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, E8 2EY
02072751500
www.excelsiorcst.org
Location
E8 2EY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131062
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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