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Thomas Fairchild Community School

London, N1 7HA · Hackney · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2023 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Primary
5.5/10 Broadly average

43rd 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 — 7.8/10 against 230 of them, against 5.7/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 79.0 · 86 40% 3.43
Ofsted 52 35% 1.82
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 0.0 · 10 25% 0.26

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Thomas Fairchild Community School overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).

Getting in

The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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.

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How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?

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What Ofsted said about Thomas Fairchild Community School

Inspection report dated 14 November 2023

Overview

Pupils are proud of their school and enjoy their learning within a safe environment where they can achieve their best. Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum that is planned in a logical order, enabling pupils to build on previous knowledge and recall it with fluency. The school provides a calm, focused atmosphere where staff use positive praise and school values to motivate pupils, resulting in good behaviour and attitudes.

Strengths

  • The early years provision is outstanding, providing children with strong foundations in all seven areas of learning and development.
  • Leaders have made reading a priority, ensuring pupils quickly become accurate and fluent readers through daily practice and targeted support.
  • Staff effectively adapt teaching and resources to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • The school offers a wide range of free after-school clubs and educational outings, promoting personal development and community engagement.
  • Leaders provide high-quality training and support for staff, who appreciate that leaders are approachable and considerate of their well-being.

Areas to improve

  • The school should ensure that staff purposefully check that pupils confidently and securely remember the knowledge that has been taught in all subject areas, as gaps in knowledge or misconceptions may otherwise develop.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
79%
2024/25
Higher standard
0%
2024/25
Demand
×0.89
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
70%
vs 25% across England

Results over time

Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.

60% 2022/23
76% 2023/24
79% 2024/25
64% England
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) for Thomas Fairchild Community School
YearExpected standard (reading, writing, maths)
2022/2360%
2023/2476%
2024/2579%
England64%

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.

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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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