Hackney New Primary School
London, N1 5FR · Hackney · primary school
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16th of 50 primary schools in Hackney we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 1,900 of them, against 7.7/10 nationally. 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 | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hackney New 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%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Lego club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 344 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for children attending the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Hackney New Primary School
Overview
Hackney New Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report confirms that pupils love being part of the community, showing deep respect for peers and behaving exceptionally well. Staff maintain consistently high expectations, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well through a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious and carefully sequenced, allowing pupils to build knowledge cumulatively, with early years children beginning to learn a modern foreign language.
- Staff are exceptionally well trained in phonics, using precise strategies to ensure pupils decode and read with increasing accuracy and fluency.
- Music sits at the heart of the school, with all pupils learning an instrument from Year 1 and performing regular concerts with great pride.
- Pupils with SEND are fully included, receiving personalised support that helps them access the same broad curriculum as their peers.
- Enrichment activities, such as working with local architects and the London Symphony Orchestra, further enhance the curriculum.
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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 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
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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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