Cardinal Pole Catholic School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Good

205 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6LGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Cardinal Pole Catholic School is a secondary school in Hackney for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 105 schools in Hackney. It ranks 15th of 16 secondary schools in Hackney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 January 2017, report published 15 March 2017

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

155 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.9

42.9, 3.2 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths28.4%

28.4%, 17 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths60.6%

60.6%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc67.7%

67.7%, 27.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.83

3.83, 0.26 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

88 students

Average point score per A level entry32.90

32.90, 2.1 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

980 pupils on roll, with places for 1,140

Eligible for free school meals66.3%

66.3%, 39.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language37.1%

37.1%, 15.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.1%

15.1%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cardinal Pole Catholic School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The City Academy, Hackney	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 49.1
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 39.2
Clapton Girls' Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 59.4
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 64.3
Mossbourne Community Academy	0.7 miles	Report card: Expected standard to exceptional	Attainment 8: 65.1

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: LUX MUNDI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Adam Hall
Phone: 02089855150
Website: cardinalpole.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: 205 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6LG
Local authority: Hackney
URN: 150604

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.