City of London Academy (Southwark)
Secondary school in London, Southwark. Report card, Feb 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 3 February 2026, report published 28 May 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Strong standard | 28% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around February 2030
The last inspection was in February 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.4 milesHarris Academy Bermondsey
No overall grade. Quality of education outstanding (Feb 2025)
- 0.6 milesThe Charter School Bermondsey
School remains Good (Nov 2022)
- 0.6 milesArk Walworth Academy
School remains Good (Nov 2023)
- 0.7 milesSt Michael's Catholic College
No overall grade. Quality of education outstanding (Apr 2025)
- 1.0 milesSouth Bank University Academy
Report card, May 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.