The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
13% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 424
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 29%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Ms Sharon Taylor (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
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Westgate Street, Hackney, London, E8 3RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThomas Buxton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
John Scurr Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Osmani Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Swanlea School
Secondary · 1.8km away
St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Alice Model Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
Stepney Park Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Christ Church CofE School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is London Fields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
London Fields Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend London Fields Primary School?
London Fields Primary School currently has 424 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does London Fields Primary School take?
London Fields Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is London Fields Primary School?
London Fields Primary School is in London, E8 3RL, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does London Fields Primary School have a sixth form?
No, London Fields Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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