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.

Hackney has 50 primary schools, of which 21 (42%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 28 rated Good — 98% of primary schools in Hackney are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Mossbourne Riverside Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 32 schools in Hackney. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

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.

50
Total schools
21
Outstanding
42%
Outstanding rate
76.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
41.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Mossbourne Riverside Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥈 Southwold Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥉 Gayhurst Community School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
4. Kingsmead Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
5. Grazebrook Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
6. Simon Marks Jewish Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
7. William Patten Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
8. St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
9. St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
10. Hackney New Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
11. Mandeville Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
12. Sebright School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
13. Grasmere Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
14. Queensbridge Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
15. Orchard Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
16. Shacklewell Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
17. Springfield Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
18. Mossbourne Parkside Academy
Primary
 Good 83 View school
19. Morningside Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
20. Hoxton Garden Primary
Primary
 Good 82 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 21 (42%) 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 Mossbourne Riverside Academy. 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?
42% of primary schools in Hackney are rated Outstanding and 56% 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.