The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 58% 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 437
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 57.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Ms Rachel Smith and Jo Stonehouse (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Chatham Place, Morningside Primary School, London, E9 6LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Bonner Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Globe Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Olga Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Oaklands School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Lawdale Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Elizabeth Selby Infants' School
Primary · 2.2km away
Morpeth School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Morningside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Morningside Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Morningside Primary School?
Morningside Primary School currently has 437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Morningside Primary School take?
Morningside Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Morningside Primary School?
Morningside Primary School is in London, E9 6LL, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Morningside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Morningside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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