Gayhurst Community School
London, E8 3EN · Hackney · primary school
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4th 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 — 9.9/10 against 3,182 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gayhurst Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 26.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include Drumming and Dance, Forest School, Chess, Languages, Gymnastics, Cricket, and #TAG. Trips visit The Unicorn Theatre, The Tate Modern, The Tower of London, and the Fire Brigade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 524 pupils against a stated capacity of 570. 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 Forest School programme integrate with the daily curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Gayhurst Community School
Overview
Pupils thrive in this "happy and friendly school" where they "work hard and achieve very well." Leaders have established a community characterised by pride, with an "ambitious curriculum" that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "very carefully considered" and "carefully sequenced," helping pupils to "revisit and embed earlier learning regularly" and make links across subjects.
- Reading is "prioritised across the whole school," with "daily, structured phonics sessions" ensuring early readers identify letters and sounds confidently.
- Pupils are "polite, kind and caring," with bullying being "very rare" and unkind language "not tolerated."
- Leaders enrich learning through the "Gayhurst Offer," providing equal access to clubs, activities, and cultural visits for pupils from all backgrounds.
- Staff benefit from "ongoing, high-quality training" and are "very well supported," including those new to the profession.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with a "strong culture of safeguarding across the whole school" and staff who are "tenacious in securing appropriate support for vulnerable children."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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
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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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