Hoxton Garden Primary
London, N1 5JD · Hackney · primary school
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22nd 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 — 9.8/10 against 435 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hoxton Garden Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Gardening, and Into University clubs. Sports include Ballet, Football, Boxing, Multi skills, Taekwondo, and Cycling. The school also offers Erasmus+ Partnerships trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 344 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 support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the Gardening club? How are Erasmus+ Partnerships trips organised for primary-aged pupils?
What Ofsted said about Hoxton Garden Primary
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The report describes a “highly inclusive” environment where pupils are “proud to attend” and benefit from a “well-ordered and aspirational curriculum.”
Strengths
- Pupils display “impeccable” behaviour and “exemplary manners,” treating others with respect and keenly including peers in learning and play.
- The curriculum is delivered “very skilfully,” helping pupils build a “secure and deep body of knowledge” through sequential learning and strong subject links.
- Early years provision is excellent, with children following “well-established routines” and engaging in “purposeful learning opportunities” that develop language and vocabulary.
- Staff provide “precise support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they “achieve very well” through adapted teaching and external partnerships.
- Governors “hold leaders to account effectively” while supporting the school’s vision, and staff value the support provided for their well-being and professional development.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 92% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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