# City of London Academy (Southwark) — London, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mike Baxter

## Contact

- **Address:** 240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA
- **Phone:** 020 7394 5100
- **Website:** http://www.cityacademy.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/london/city-of-london-academy-southwark-11278

## About

City of London Academy Southwark is a school that provides an inspirational and well-rounded education. Our purpose, the Exploration of Life, guides their education during this transformative period as they are immersed in the best of all that has come before to enable them to shape what will come next; for themselves, but also the wider world.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2021
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2021
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2021
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2021
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2021

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Great school with plenty of opportunities: My child has settled in well at City of London Academy Southwark and is enjoying the extracurricular activities. The principal's welcome was very informative and I like the focus on developing emotional intelligence. However, I wish there were more parent-teacher conferences. *(Sep 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent school with a caring community: My child has been at City of London Academy Southwark for a year now and I'm so impressed with the facilities, staff and values. The teachers are always available to discuss any concerns and the sixth form prospectus looks amazing! We're excited for the years to come. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — A great experience for my child: I have a child who graduated from City of London Academy Southwark a few years ago and they had an amazing time. The school's focus on the Exploration of Life really helped them develop a sense of purpose and the sixth form was fantastic. I'm so proud of the person they've become! *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Bromley college: The teachers are amazing and the staff are kind. There are a range of different departments you can email if you need help. The courses are great and I'm enjoying mine! The only negative I have is the students. They are rude and often block the hallways. *(Mar 2021)*

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