[2] In the summer of 2019 the first cohort's GCSE results placed the academy in the top 65 schools in England for student progress.

Students must repeat the academy reflection before each lesson:"Throughout this lesson I aspire to maintain an inquiring mind, a calm disposition and an attentive ear, so that in this class and all classes, I can fulfil my true potential.

"In November 2024, The Observer reported that some parents and former teachers have raised concerns about the school's behavioural policies.

[4] Hackney's independent child safeguarding commissioner convened a multi-agency meeting which decided to undertake a child safeguarding practice review led by Alan Wood, former director of children's services in Hackney.

[5] In December 2024 The Observer published a letter signed by 314 current and former parents which presented another side to the argument, defending the school's positive impact on the students under its care.