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The Garden School
Wordsworth Road, London, N16 8BZ, Hackney
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.6 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
199
Capacity
200
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to providing quality education. However, it currently shows no students reaching the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which may be a concern for some parents. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 76% of respondents expressing happiness with the school, indicating a supportive community despite the academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child makes good progress
92%
My child is happy
80%
School keeps me informed
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
School supports development
80%
Behaviour is good
76%
I'd recommend this school
76%
My child feels safe
72%
Progress is communicated
68%
School has high expectations
64%
School responds to concerns
56%
Good range of extra-curricular
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African30.7%
Asian Bangladeshi12.1%
White Other9.0%
White British8.0%
Black Caribbean7.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.5%
Mixed Other6.5%
Black Other5.5%
Other4.0%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Asian Indian2.0%
traveller_irish1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.55403, -0.07878 · N16 8BZ
School details
Local authorityHackney
RegionLondon
URN100311
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.the-garden.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Garden School rated by Ofsted?
The Garden School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is The Garden School a good school?
The Garden School scores 39.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Garden School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Garden School receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
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