The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 0–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 310
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 47.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Ms Jenna Clark (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
Berkshire Road, London, E9 5ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChisenhale Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Olga Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Phoenix Autism Trust
Special school · 2.0km away
Malmesbury Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Phoenix School
Special school · 2.0km away
Central Foundation Girls' School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Gatehouse School
Independent · 2.1km away
St Agnes RC Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gainsborough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gainsborough Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gainsborough Primary School?
Gainsborough Primary School currently has 310 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gainsborough Primary School take?
Gainsborough Primary School caters for pupils aged 0 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gainsborough Primary School?
Gainsborough Primary School is in London, E9 5ND, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gainsborough Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gainsborough Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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