The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 55% 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 10 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
- 366
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 54.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Mrs Abigail Hopper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Tiger Way, Hackney, London, E5 8NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMorningside Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Berger Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Gayhurst Community School
Primary · 1.5km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ickburgh School
Special school · 1.8km away
Orchard Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nightingale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Nightingale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nightingale Primary School?
Nightingale Primary School currently has 366 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nightingale Primary School take?
Nightingale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nightingale Primary School?
Nightingale Primary School is in London, E5 8NA, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nightingale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Nightingale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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