Open Other Secondary Mixed

City of London Academy (Southwark)

240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA
Part of: CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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City of London Academy (Southwark)
London, SE1 5LA
1,576 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
47.40% FSM %
816 Boys
760 Girls
About City of London Academy (Southwark)

City of London Academy (Southwark) is an Academies for pupils aged 11–19 based in Southwark, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,576 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Michael Baxter.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Southwark or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Southwark
Region London
Administrative District Southwark
Parliamentary Constituency Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Ward South Bermondsey
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 01-09-2003
UKPRN 10017885
URN 134222
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Steven Berryman Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Abiodun Agboluaje Local Governor 10/03/2025 09/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Ruth Anderson Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sophie Armstrong Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Michael Baxter Local Governor 23/04/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Anesu Chekera Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Elaine Davis Local Governor 17/03/2025 16/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Charles Griffin Local Governor 01/09/2024 12/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Greig Larsen Local Governor 08/06/2023 07/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Adenike Martin Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Tim McNally Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Suzanne Ornsby Local Governor 12/12/2025 11/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Spa School, Bermondsey
0.33 km • London
Other
Phoenix Primary School
0.36 km • London
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John Keats Primary School
0.4 km • London
Other
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy
0.46 km • London
Other
Harris Academy Bermondsey
0.59 km • London
Other
Southwark Park Primary School
0.79 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
City of London Academy (Southwark) is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in London, Southwark.
City of London Academy (Southwark) has 1,576 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
City of London Academy (Southwark) caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at City of London Academy (Southwark) is: Non-selective.
The Principal at City of London Academy (Southwark) is Michael Baxter.
City of London Academy (Southwark) is at 240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA, in the Southwark local authority, London.
Sixth form at City of London Academy (Southwark): Has a sixth form.
City of London Academy (Southwark) is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Michael Baxter
240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA
02073945100
www.cityacademy.co.uk/
Location
SE1 5LA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 134222
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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