Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Hackney 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 104 schools across Hackney. Updated with 2025–26 data.

104

Total schools

Outstanding

28%

Outstanding rate

76.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

41.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Rosemary Works School Not applicable	—	95	View school
4.	Mossbourne Riverside Academy Primary	Outstanding	94	View school
5.	Southwold Primary School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
6.	Gayhurst Community School Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
7.	Mossbourne Community Academy Secondary	Outstanding	91	View school
8.	Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Secondary	Outstanding	90	View school
9.	Kingsmead Primary School Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
10.	Grazebrook Primary School Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
11.	Simon Marks Jewish Primary School Primary	Good	90	View school
12.	William Patten Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
13.	St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
14.	St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
15.	Hackney New Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
16.	Mandeville Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
17.	Sebright School Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
18.	Grasmere Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
19.	Clapton Girls' Academy Secondary	Outstanding	84	View school
20.	Queensbridge Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Hackney?

There are 104 primary & secondary schools in Hackney, of which 29 (28%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Hackney?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Hackney is Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Hackney?

Primary and secondary school applications in Hackney are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Hackney council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Hackney?

28% of primary & secondary schools in Hackney are rated Outstanding and 51% are rated Good. 72.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.