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Hackney New Primary School
2 Downham Road, London, N1 5FR, Hackney
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.5 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
337
Capacity
350
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 97% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance and strong community satisfaction, with 90% of parents recommending it. The school boasts an impressive 81% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 11% nationally, although only 8% achieve the higher standard.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (60 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child is happy
97%
My child feels safe
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Progress is communicated
93%
School keeps me informed
92%
School has high expectations
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
90%
Behaviour is good
88%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other25.2%
White British21.4%
Black African11.6%
Mixed Other9.2%
Other6.8%
Mixed W+Asian6.2%
Black Caribbean4.7%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Black Other2.4%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.53914, -0.08352 · N1 5FR
School details
Local authorityHackney
RegionLondon
URN142112
School typeFree schools
Websitehackneynewprimaryschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Hackney New Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hackney New Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2018.
Is Hackney New Primary School a good school?
Hackney New Primary School scores 96.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 Hackney New Primary School?
Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hackney New Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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