The Excelsior Academy, formerly Petchey Academy, is an academy in the Shacklewell area, on the site of the former Kingsland School in the London Borough of Hackney, where its LEA is The Learning Trust. The Academy is a comprehensive high school and sixth form for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18.[1][2]
| The Excelsior Academy | |
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| Address | |
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Shacklewell Lane London , Greater London , E8 2EY England | |
| Coordinates | 51°33′09″N 0°04′12″W / 51.55245°N 0.06992°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Inspiring and supporting every child |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Non-denominational |
| Established | 2006 |
| Founder | Sir Jack Petchey CBE, David Daniels |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Specialist | Health, Care, Medical Sciences & STEM |
| Department for Education URN | 131062 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair | Dorothy Dalton |
| Principal | Omar Deria |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 (16-18) |
| Colour(s) | Petchey blue and black |
| Website | https://www.excelsiorcst.org/ |
The academy is non-denominational and offers five subject categories. These are: Core (English, mathematics and science), Human Spirit (History, Sociology, Religious Studies) Wider World (Geography and Foreign Languages), Society and The Arts (Music, Drama, Art), and Enterprise and Innovation (Food Technology, Business, DT, PE, Computing).[3][4]
History
editEstablished in 2006, The Petchey Academy was created with the aim of addressing poor education standards in Inner London. The school was originally named after businessman, philanthropist, and former football club director and owner Jack Petchey who sponsored the academy.[5][4]
In 2023, The Petchey Academy controversially changed its name to The Excelsior Academy. Critics point to the high frequency of name changes at the school, numbering at least 4 recent name changes (The Petchey Academy, Kingsland Secondary School, Dalston County School, and Dalston Mount). It has been argued that the frequent name changes are an attempt to hide historically poor academic achievement at the school.
References
edit- ^ "The Petchey Academy". Jack Petchey Foundation. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ BBC News
- ^ "Curriculum Overview - The Petchey Academy". www.petcheyacademy.org.uk. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ a b "The Petchey Academy - GOV.UK". www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "Our History & Sponsor - The Petchey Academy". www.petcheyacademy.org.uk. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
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