The Excelsior Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Excelsior Academy
Address: Shacklewell Lane, Hackney
Town/City: London
Postcode: E8 2EY
Telephone Number: 02 0727 1500
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2006
Trust: Community Schools Trust
Sponsor: Community Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Omar Deria
Capacity: 1080
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 983 (59% boys & 41% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 64.7%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment

Location and administration

URN: 131062
DfE Number: 204/6906
UKPRN: 10016194
UPRN: 100023015579
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Hackney (E09000012)
Constituency: Hackney North and Stoke Newington (E14001259)
Electoral Ward: Shacklewell (E05009382)

Easting & Northing: 533788E, 185403N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 8.26" N 0° 4' 17.77" W
Plus Code: 9C3XHW2H+W9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Halley House School (0.0km)
  2. Shacklewell Primary School (0.2km)
  3. Princess May Primary School (0.4km)
  4. St Matthias Church of England Primary School (0.5km)
  5. The Garden School (0.6km)
  6. The Children's House School (0.6km)
  7. Mossbourne Parkside Academy (0.7km)
  8. Mossbourne Community Academy (0.7km)
  9. The Boxing Academy AP Free School (0.8km)
  10. Newington Green Primary School (0.8km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Mr Gregory Beer - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Ms Clara Browne - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mr Omar Deria - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Debbie Leung - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
  • Mr Mark Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
  • Ms Jessica Lichtenstein - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mr Shaun Lowthian - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Miss Rebecca Miller - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 June 2028.
  • Miss Sophie Munro - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
  • Mr Jeremy Stewart - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
  • Dr Marie Stewart - MBE - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Yazmeen Zaman - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Ms Yazmeen Zaman - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2027.