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Local News · HackneyHackney sixth-formers secure Oxbridge places and record grades in 2026 results
Hackney sixth-formers collected A-level, T-level and BTEC results on 13 August 2026, with three Mossbourne students securing Oxbridge places. Schools including Excelsior Academy and Cardinal Pole reported provisional grades above England averages, though figures remain unverified until later this summer.
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Council & Politics · HackneyMossbourne Victoria Park Academy found to use shouting as routine practice
A December 2025 review of Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy in Hackney found shouting at pupils was a routine practice, not an exception. The report, led by Sir Alan Wood, described it as a cultural issue, with evidence spanning 15 years. Staff surveys and testimony revealed pressure to adopt harsh methods, including public reprimands.
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