Best Primary Schools in Hackney 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 50 schools across Hackney. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

44%

Outstanding rate

76.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

41.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Kingsmead Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
🥈	Orchard Primary School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
🥉	St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
4.	St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
5.	Southwold Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
6.	Mossbourne Riverside Academy Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
7.	Hackney New Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
8.	Queensbridge Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
9.	London Fields Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
10.	Sebright School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
11.	William Patten Primary School Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
12.	Grasmere Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
13.	Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
14.	St John and St James CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
15.	Simon Marks Jewish Primary School Primary	Good	76	View school
16.	Hoxton Garden Primary Primary	Good	75	View school
17.	The Olive School, Hackney Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
18.	Grazebrook Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
19.	Betty Layward Primary School Primary	Good	73	View school
20.	Shoreditch Park Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Hackney?

There are 50 primary schools in Hackney, of which 22 (44%) 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 Kingsmead Primary School. 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?

44% of primary schools in Hackney are rated Outstanding and 48% 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.