The Excelsior Academy

Address
Shacklewell Lane
Postcode
E8 2EY view on a map
Headteacher
Omar Deria (Executive Headteacher)
Telephone
0207 275 1500
Setting type
Secondary School
Age range
11-19 (boys and girls)
Transport links

Buses: 488 / 67 / 76 / 149 / 236 / 243 / 276

Nearest stations: Dalston Junction / Dalston Kingsland / Hackney Downs / Rectory Road

The Excelsior Academy is committed to supporting every child to exceed national expectations whilst experiencing a wide and exciting range of opportunities to equip them with the skillset for a successful future as rounded, mature and confident members of modern British society.

Open events
Open mornings and evenings are for students transferring from primary to secondary school in September 2025. Check open event dates.

Vacancies
You can check if there are any current vacancies at this school using our Secondary School Vacancies List. Please note that school vacancy information is only relevant to applications made after the start of the school year (in-year applications).

Admissions
The admission criteria listed below set out how the school will admit pupils. This includes the maximum number of students to be admitted for the relevant year group, the over subscription criteria and information on waiting lists.

Admissions criteria and supplementary information forms

Further information

Funding type
Academy
Intake
180
Open
Yes
Breakfast Club
Yes
After school clubs and activities
Yes
Specialism
STEM and Medical Sciences