City of London Academy in Bermondsey has received a glittering Ofsted rating with inspectors praising its ‘culture of reading’ and high-achieving pupils.
The non-selective South Bermondsey secondary school and sixth-form was also praised for its “ambitious curriculum” and the “deep subject knowledge” of its teachers in its latest Ofsted report card.
The report said pupils “consistently achieve highly across the curriculum” with progress and attainment for disadvantaged pupils remaining above the national average.
It comes after the school, part of City of London Academies Trust, celebrated its best-ever GCSE and A-Level results last summer.
Inspectors were also impressed that children with special educational needs (SEND) at COLA could “successfully access the curriculum and achieve ambitious outcomes”.
The report card, which replaced the one-word grading system last year, commended the Academy for promoting a “culture of reading” and the “exceptional behaviour of its pupils”.
Mike Baxter, Principal of City of London Academy Southwark, said: “We are delighted that Ofsted has recognised the hard work and dedication of our staff, students and families over many years.
“Our approach to being ‘inclusive by design’ is recognised throughout the report; Ofsted identified that students from all backgrounds thrive in our academy.
“The report highlights that we are a school with high expectations for our students and that they consistently meet these. We’re a great place to work, study and succeed.”
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Dr. Steven Berryman, Chair of the Local Board, added: “This report is a testament to the academy’s relentless drive for excellence. The Local Board is immensely proud of the academy’s role in the local community that empowers students from all backgrounds with the knowledge and confidence to excel.”
