The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.7 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.7
8.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 166 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,007
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 46.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Trust
- COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Miss Thahmina Begum (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Weymouth Terrace, Hackney, London, E2 8LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Complete Works
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London East Academy
Independent · 1.7km away
Royal Mencap Society
Special school · 1.8km away
Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Date Palm Primary
Independent · 1.8km away
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Madani Secondary Girls' School
Independent · 2.0km away
Daffodil Preparatory School
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Haggerston School a selective school?
No. Haggerston School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Haggerston School?
Haggerston School currently has 1,007 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Haggerston School take?
Haggerston School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Haggerston School?
Haggerston School is in London, E2 8LS, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Haggerston School have a sixth form?
Yes, Haggerston School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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