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.

Hackney has 16 secondary schools, of which 3 (19%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 13 rated Good — 100% of secondary schools in Hackney are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Mossbourne Community Academy 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.

16
Total schools
3
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 91 View school
🥈 Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 90 View school
🥉 Clapton Girls' Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 84 View school
4. Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School
Secondary
 Good 76 View school
5. The Bridge Academy
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
6. Haggerston School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
7. The City Academy, Hackney
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
8. Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
9. Skinners' Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
10. The Excelsior Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
11. Waterside Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
12. All Saints Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
13. Cardinal Pole Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
14. City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
15. Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls)
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
16. The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Secondary
 Good 51 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 81% 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.