Nightingale Primary School
London, E5 8NA · Hackney · primary school
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47th 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 — 6.2/10 against 736 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nightingale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join cycle club and the Smart School Communication Team. Sports include volleyball, dodge ball, basketball, netball, tennis, football, gymnastics and swimming. Arts activities feature musical rehearsals and Our Young Poets. Trips cover Forest School, KS2 residentials and countryside days. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 384 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the KS2 residentials?
What Ofsted said about Nightingale Primary School
Overview
Nightingale Primary School is described as a "friendly and supportive" environment where pupils "engage enthusiastically" and achieve highly, particularly in core subjects. The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" designed to develop pupils as "active citizens," with "Outstanding" ratings for behaviour, personal development, and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils are "highly motivated" and behave well, with bullying being "very rare" and effectively managed.
- The curriculum is "broad" and carefully organised, helping pupils "connect and apply subject content" through enquiry-based learning and cross-curricular links.
- Staff provide exceptional support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are "fully included" and able to succeed.
- Leaders offer "rich experiences" such as growing crops, visiting Parliament, and camping trips to foster personal development.
- Staff are well-trained and supported, with leaders providing "excellent training opportunities" and considering staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, checking of pupils’ learning is "less strong," meaning activities are "less effective at developing their learning logically" and pupils sometimes struggle to recall precise knowledge.
- Leaders need to continue strengthening curriculum delivery by embedding a "rigorous and sequential approach across all subjects" to ensure consistent knowledge retention.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff well trained to recognise needs, detailed records kept, and pupils feeling confident to report concerns via various channels.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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