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Benthal Primary School
Benthal Road, Hackney, London, N16 7AU, Hackney
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.9 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
261
Capacity
414
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, where 77% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 73.9, indicating it outperforms 74% of schools in the area. However, only 15% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African18.8%
White Other14.2%
Other10.3%
Asian Bangladeshi9.2%
Black Caribbean7.7%
Asian Pakistani7.3%
Mixed Other6.5%
Asian Indian6.1%
Black Other5.0%
Asian Other4.2%
traveller_irish3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
White British2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.55830, -0.06519 · N16 7AU
School details
Local authorityHackney
RegionLondon
URN100260
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.benthal.hackney.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Benthal Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Benthal Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Benthal Primary School a good school?
Benthal Primary School scores 73.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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