Capital City is larger than most secondary academies, with increasing numbers in the sixth form. The proportion of students known to be eligible for free school meals is more than twice the national average. The proportion of disabled students and those who have special educational needs is higher than found nationally. Just under a tenth of students are of White British heritage. Of the many other ethnic groups in the academy, students with African, Carribbean and other White backgrounds represent the largest. The proportion of students who speak English as an additional language is five times the national average, although relatively few are at the early stages of learning to speak English. The academy meets the current government floor standards which sets the minimum expectations for attainment and progress. It has sports and arts specialisms and has gained Sportsmark and Artsmark awards.
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