City of London Academy (Southwark)

Contact details for the school

School Name: City of London Academy (Southwark)
Address: 240 Lynton Road
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE1 5LA
Telephone Number: 02 0739 5100
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2003
Trust: City Of London Academies Trust
Sponsor: City Of London Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Jon Lynes
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1589 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 132% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 52.5%

Location and administration

URN: 134222
DfE Number: 210/6905
UKPRN: 10017885
UPRN: 10009800190
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Southwark (E09000028)
Constituency: Bermondsey and Old Southwark (E14001085)
Electoral Ward: South Bermondsey (E05011116)

Easting & Northing: 534379E, 178443N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 29' 22.59" N 0° 3' 56.65" W
Plus Code: 9C3XFWQM+RP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Abiodun Agboluaje - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Ms Ruth Anderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Sophie Armstrong - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mr Michael Baxter - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Steven Berryman - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Anesu Chekera - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Elaine Davis - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 March 2029.
  • Greig Larsen - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 June 2027.
  • Ms Adenike Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Tim McNally - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Suzanne Ornsby - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 December 2029.
  • Ms Aimee Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.