Grasmere Primary School
London, N16 9PD · Hackney · primary school
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8th 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 — 9.7/10 against 3,846 of them, against 9.5/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grasmere Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 19.0% 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 (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Extracurricular activities include Drumming and Dance, Forest School, Hackney School of Food, Competitions, Languages, Chess, Gymnastics, and Cricket. Trips visit The Garden Classroom, The Unicorn Theatre, The Ragged Museum, The Tate Modern, Hackney Museum, The Tower of London, and workshops for Coding, Robotics, and the Fire Brigade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 new report-card framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach
What Ofsted said about Grasmere Primary School
Overview
Grasmere Primary School is described as a school where leaders are "working above the standard expected of them," achieving a "Strong standard" across all inspection categories. The report highlights a culture of high expectations, rigorous curriculum delivery, and exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring all children are "well prepared for their next steps."
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve highly" in reading, writing, and mathematics, demonstrating "fluency and confidence" in core skills and producing "high-quality outcomes" across the curriculum.
- Attendance rates are positive, supported by "insightful analysis" and initiatives like celebration assemblies, while behaviour is characterised by pupils who are "kind and friendly" and show "respectful attitudes."
- The curriculum is "rigorous and of high quality," with staff using "highly effective approaches" to develop knowledge progressively and skilfully adapting teaching for pupils with special educational needs.
- Early years provision is "high-quality," prioritising language development and ensuring children are "fully prepared for Year 1" through thoughtful use of texts and play.
- Leadership is "ambitious" and "rigorously focused on equity," with governors providing effective challenge and staff benefiting from "evidence-informed training."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue their insightful oversight of the school's work to sustain highly effective provision for all pupils," particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring that concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed" so that pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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