The Petchey Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
1036
AGES
11 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy sponsor led
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(05/06/2018)
Full Report - All Reports
65%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Shacklewell Lane
Hackney
London
E8 2EY
020 72751500

School Description

This is an average-sized secondary school. It opened to Year 7 students in September 2006 and moved into new premises in September 2007. A sixth form (University Gateway) opened in September 2011. In 2011, the academy saw its first full set of GCSE examination results. The academy meets the current floor standards for attainment and progress. There are more boys than girls. The proportions of students known to be eligible for free school meals or who speak English as an additional language are both well above the national average. The proportion of disabled students and those who have special educational needs is above average, and the proportion of students having a statement of special educational needs is well above average. Students’ mobility is a little above average. The proportion of students from minority ethnic groups is well above average with considerable diversity. The academy specialises in health, care and medical science. It has gained several awards including Every Child Matters (ECM) Gold, Inclusion Award and National Healthy School Status.

The Petchey Academy Parent Reviews



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“Support and excellent teaching provided at The Petchey Academy.”

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"> I write as a parent who feels both lucky and grateful for the support and excellent teaching provided at The Petchey Academy. My son has attended since September and I have been so impressed with the care given to make him settle and enjoy life at the academy. His confidence has steadily improved as has his personal organisation. His good behaviour and progress is really recognised and praised which is very encouraging for him. He is rising to new challenges in a social environment he naturally finds challenging. Most of all, he seems to be enjoying his learning and his general school experience. I feel I have found a school that listens and responds to children and parents. I love that the whole environment is encouraging, positive and caring in it's ethos. Every visit I have to the school truly impresses and touches me! I think the school's communication all round is excellent and I feel very happy to have such confidence in the school.
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Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>31, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 45 responses up to 08-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>27, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 45 responses up to 08-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 45 responses up to 08-02-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>42, "strongly_agree"=>11, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>22, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 45 responses up to 08-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>16, "strongly_disagree"=>29, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 45 responses up to 08-02-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>20, "strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>36, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 45 responses up to 08-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>36, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 08-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>22, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 45 responses up to 08-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>22, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>16, "strongly_disagree"=>22, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 45 responses up to 08-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>22, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>27, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 45 responses up to 08-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 45 responses up to 08-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 45 responses up to 08-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>22, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>31, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 45 responses up to 08-02-2024
Yes No {"yes"=>42, "no"=>58} UNLOCK Figures based on 45 responses up to 08-02-2024

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News, Photos and Open Days from The Petchey Academy

Last update: 05 April 2023
OPEN DAYS AND VIRTUAL VISITS

Our Open Mornings give prospective parents the opportunity to meet with the Headteacher and see inside the academy.

 

 

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Meet the Head: Omar Deria

Omar Deria is an experienced leader with a proven track record of academic success. As the headteacher and deputy headteacher of schools in Newham, he transformed previously underachieving schools into among the top-performing academically in the country. He is a native East Londoner with a passion for social mobility.

Who/what inspired you to become a teacher?

My own experiences at school inspired me to become a teacher but not in the way you may expect. I did not have an entirely positive experience at school. It was a different time where professional standards were not as exacting as they are today. It was clear I was a child with potential, but like so many of my peers, it went unrecognised and unsupported in my school. I became a teacher to become the change I wanted to see in the world. I knew that teaching could be better. That children like me, and my friends deserved better. I am fortunate to work alongside leaders in the Community Schools Trust who share the same vision.

What achievement are you most proud of as Head?

My proudest moment as a headteacher came when I was asked to sit on a panel of education leaders to discuss how we can increase diversity in education leadership. It has always been my belief that an institution’s leadership should reflect the community it serves. The multi-academy trust I work for, The Community Schools Trust, bucks the trend when it comes to diversity in leadership. Over half of staff in senior leadership positions come from Black and Global Majority backgrounds. The UK average is around 10%. As a headteacher from a Black African background, I hope to set a strong example for my peers and the young people in our community. You can’t be what you can’t see, so by having people of colour in positions of prestige and authority, you are hopefully inspiring the next generation.

What does a successful school look like to you?

A successful school helps every child fulfil their potential. That means strong behaviour boundaries where children feel safe and supported in a welcoming, orderly learning environment. At the heart, it means excellent teaching. A great teacher leaves an indelible mark on a young person’s life. It also means a strong focus on academic attainment. In disadvantaged communities, the stakes are very high. If the school system fails a child, and they leave without strong GCSEs or A-Levels and slip through the cracks, the consequences are far more serious than in a middle-class area

What is the most important quality you want every child to have when they leave your school? And why?

Belief. As a teacher and a leader, I have worked in disadvantaged communities throughout my career. The children at these schools do not lack talent or ambition. The key component they are often missing compared to their more affluent peers is a belief they can succeed. At my previous school, we matched and often exceeded the schools in middle-class areas for exam results. The missing ingredient was the social skills and confidence to compete on a level playing field later in life when it comes to university applications and job interviews. We brought in an etiquette coach to help students feel more confident in unfamiliar formal situations to address this. We ran cultural capital classes; we encouraged them to read outside of their studies.

Please give 5 words to describe the ethos of your school.

Inclusive. Academic. Ambitious. Aspirational. Orderly.