Latest news from City of London Academy Southwark
All news from our website is automatically posted to our social channels. Stay up-to-date with news, events, open days and more by giving us a follow.
Congratulations to our students, Toby Gass and Andrew Nwokolo, on representing Great Britain at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2026 Division B tournament in Croatia. The team competed against some of Europe's top under-18 sides and finished the tournament with a victory over North Macedonia. We are incredibly proud of Toby and Andrew for representing both Great Britain and our school on the international stage.
Read More
On Tuesday 7 July 2026 City of London Academy Southwark invited guests, colleagues, friends and former academy athletes to the grand opening of our brand new, purpose-built basketball facility. In […]
Read More
We are delighted to celebrate the success of Chloe, a sixth form student from COLA Southwark, who has been announced as one of the newest recruits for the women’s basketball […]
Read More
At City of London Academy Southwark, we are proud to support aspiring teachers through our School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme. Natacia completed the programme in 2025 and now works at COLA Southwark as a science teacher, having trained with us through SCITT. Her journey highlights the growth, resilience and support that shape future teachers. Watch her video.
Read More
We're pleased to announce that we've been featured in Southwark News. Five schools in the City of London Corporation’s family of schools took part in the 10th anniversary City Schools Concert in the mediaeval Guildhall Great Hall.
Read More
Last term we celebrated International women’s month at CoLA with a bang!! Boxer, Olympian and Model Ramla Ali delivered an inspirational talk on her Journey, resilience and successes in her […]
Read More
We are thrilled to announce that our Girls Basketball team recently won the WEABL Playoff, claiming their sixth title in the competition. We are so proud of the team, who worked extremely hard to achieve this success. Well done to the entire team and all staff involved. Watch the short video highlights.
Read More
Have you, or someone you know, considered a career in teaching? We’re recruiting for our School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme, delivered in partnership with Teach First. Train in our school from day one and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in just one year, with expert support throughout. Whether you’re a graduate or considering a career change, this is your chance to make a real impact in education. Find out more and apply via City of London Academies Trust website. Applications close Friday 22 May.
Read More