Betty Layward Primary School
London, N16 9EX · Hackney · primary school
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24th of 50 primary schools in Hackney we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.5/10 against 3,909 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Betty Layward Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 28.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include art, face painting, den building, and cooking, alongside Premier Education.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the arts and cooking activities integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Betty Layward Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Betty Layward Primary School remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted. The report highlights a school where pupils are ‘safe and well cared for’, enjoy a ‘well-designed’ curriculum, and demonstrate ‘exemplary’ behaviour. Leaders have created an environment where students are ‘confident, mature and articulate’, benefiting from high expectations and strong staff support.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well-designed’, ensuring pupils build on prior knowledge and develop a ‘deep body of knowledge’ in subjects like history and mathematics.
- Reading is taught effectively from Reception, with staff providing quick support so pupils become ‘proficient readers who love to read’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive ‘excellent support’, allowing them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary throughout the school’, with pupils described as ‘caring and kind’ and keen to contribute to discussions.
- Leaders promote wider development through an ‘extensive extra-curricular offer’, including music and community activities, fostering pupil pride.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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