The Boxing Academy AP Free School is an alternative provision free school in Hackney, London, for children and young people aged 12 to 16.
- Ages 12–16
- 17 pupils
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 12 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 17 (places for 48)
- Headteacher
- Ms Anna Cain (Principal)
- Part of
- The Boxing Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 May 2017
- Free school meals
- 58.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hackney
- School reference (URN)
- 143103
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hackney council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Graded by area, February 2025
Inspected in February 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
1 Monteagle Way, Hackney, London, E5 8PH
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By need in Hackney: Autism (11) · Speech and language (6) · SEMH (4) · Severe learning (4) · Vision (4) · PMLD (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Hearing (3) · Multi-sensory (3) · Physical (3)
Questions about The Boxing Academy AP Free School
How do I get a place at The Boxing Academy AP Free School?
Places at The Boxing Academy AP Free School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hackney council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Boxing Academy AP Free School take?
Aged 12 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Boxing Academy AP Free School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is The Boxing Academy AP Free School?
1 Monteagle Way, Hackney, London, E5 8PH, in Hackney.
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