Best Secondary Schools in Hackney 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 16 schools across Hackney. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

19%

Outstanding rate

76.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

41.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Mossbourne Community Academy Secondary	Outstanding	85	View school
🥈	Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Secondary	Good	81	View school
🥉	Clapton Girls' Academy Secondary	Outstanding	73	View school
4.	City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Secondary	Good	65	View school
5.	Haggerston School Secondary	Good	61	View school
6.	The Bridge Academy Secondary	Good	59	View school
7.	The Excelsior Academy Secondary	Good	59	View school
8.	Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Secondary	Good	59	View school
9.	The City Academy, Hackney Secondary	Outstanding	56	View school
10.	Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) Secondary	Good	52	View school
11.	Cardinal Pole Catholic School Secondary	Good	51	View school
12.	All Saints Catholic High School Secondary	Good	50	View school
13.	The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Secondary	Good	47	View school
14.	Skinners' Academy Secondary	Good	38	View school
15.	Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Secondary	Inadequate	37	View school
16.	Waterside Academy Secondary	Inadequate	29	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Hackney?

There are 16 secondary schools in Hackney, of which 3 (19%) 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 Community 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?

19% of secondary schools in Hackney are rated Outstanding and 69% 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.