The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 446
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Ms Jessica Bailey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Clissold Road, Hackney, London, N16 9EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
Independent · 1.8km away
Canonbury Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Laycock Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Hackney New Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
The New North Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Rotherfield Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Betty Layward Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Betty Layward Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Betty Layward Primary School?
Betty Layward Primary School currently has 446 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Betty Layward Primary School take?
Betty Layward Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Betty Layward Primary School?
Betty Layward Primary School is in London, N16 9EX, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Betty Layward Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Betty Layward Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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