The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp 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)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 384
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 58.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Mr Stephen O'Brien (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Ivy Street, Hackney, London, N1 5JD
Town setting
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London East Academy
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Questions parents ask
What is Hoxton Garden Primary's Ofsted rating?
Hoxton Garden Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hoxton Garden Primary?
Hoxton Garden Primary currently has 384 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hoxton Garden Primary take?
Hoxton Garden Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hoxton Garden Primary?
Hoxton Garden Primary is in London, N1 5JD, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hoxton Garden Primary have a sixth form?
No, Hoxton Garden Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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