Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Victoria Park Road, Hackney, London, E9 7HDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy is a secondary school in Hackney for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 105 schools in Hackney. It ranks 1st of 16 secondary schools in Hackney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 January 2023, report published 28 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 January 2023

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy provides an exceptional education for its pupils. Pupils are polite, articulate, hardworking and ambitious. The guiding principles of courtesy, integrity, resilience, hard work and excellence are central to the culture of the school. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, leading to impressive outcomes. All pupils in the school have access to the same opportunities, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils receive a broad curriculum and can choose to study extra subjects, including Japanese, electronics, and Latin. Pupils take great pride in their work. Leaders and staff have developed a calm and well-ordered environment where pupils are safe. Leaders ensure that every pupil has access to many trusted adults, including from the pastoral team if they require support. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary both in lessons and around the school site. Incidents of bullying are rare. If it does happen, leaders act quickly to address any issues. Pupils have access to a range of wider opportunities in the school. Pupils' enjoyment and participation of enrichment and extra-curricular activities are very high. These include clubs for music, chess, knitting, and a rowing academy. 'Senior Students' lead a successful peer-mentoring programme for younger pupils in the school.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

156 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score64.3

64.3, 18.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths70.5%

70.5%, 25.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths87.8%

87.8%, 23 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc98.7%

98.7%, 58.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score6.27

6.27, 2.18 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

838 pupils on roll, with places for 800

Eligible for free school meals48.3%

48.3%, 21.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language39.1%

39.1%, 17.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.8%

13.8%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.9%

4.9%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Cardinal Pole Catholic School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.9
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.2
Mulberry UTC0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 30.3
The City Academy, Hackney0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.1
Morpeth School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.2

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Toothe
Address
Victoria Park Road, Hackney, London, E9 7HD
Local authority
Hackney
URN
140210

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.