City of London Academy (Southwark)
City of London Academy (Southwark) is a secondary school in London for ages 11 to 19.
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For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,589
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- 240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA
- Phone
- 02073 945100
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The school
- The academy's guiding values are Integritas, Ambition, Resilience and Duty.
- The school describes itself as a warm, inclusive and welcoming community where every student is known, valued and cared for.
Source: City of London Academy (Southwark) website; City of London Academy (Southwark) website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- In Year 9 students study one humanities or social sciences subject for an early entry GCSE and Latin is available as an early entry option.
- Students who are expected to read include a Reading Plus programme, with weekly online tasks set for homework.
Source: City of London Academy (Southwark) website; City of London Academy (Southwark) website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- Music clubs on offer include Choir and Wind Band.
Source: City of London Academy (Southwark) website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- The academy offers open evenings and open mornings for local families in the autumn term each year.
Source: City of London Academy (Southwark) website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- The academy runs over a hundred clubs, including sports, skills, music, wellbeing and cultural clubs and students can join at any time of the year.
Source: City of London Academy (Southwark) website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Support
- Students on the academic pathway are expected to choose three A levels as standard, or up to four on the Oxbridge/Biomedical pathway.
- The vocational pathway offers triple BTEC options in Sport and Health and Social Care.
Source: City of London Academy (Southwark) website. Checked 11 November 2026.
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- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 9 miles. Bexley Selection Test
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- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 10 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 10 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- The Tiffin Girls' SchoolGirls, Kingston upon Thames, 11 miles
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 11 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 11 miles
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 134222. Checked 9 November 2026.
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- Crampton PrimaryLondon
- Crawford Primary SchoolLondon
- Goodrich Community Primary SchoolLondon
- Grange Primary SchoolLondon
- Heber Primary SchoolLondon
Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.