The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 261
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 60%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Ms Louise Drew (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Benthal Road, Hackney, London, N16 7AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMossbourne Parkside Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St John and St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The City Academy, Hackney
Secondary · 1.6km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Morningside Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Gayhurst Community School
Primary · 1.8km away
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Benthal Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Benthal Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Benthal Primary School?
Benthal Primary School currently has 261 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benthal Primary School take?
Benthal Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Benthal Primary School?
Benthal Primary School is in London, N16 7AU, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Benthal Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Benthal Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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