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.

Hackney has 104 primary & secondary schools, of which 29 (28%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 53 rated Good — 79% of primary & secondary schools in Hackney are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Hackney follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

104
Total schools
29
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.