The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 47% 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 46.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Mr Paul Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Queen's Drive, Parkwood Primary School, LONDON, N4 2HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe London Screen Academy
16 plus · Grammar · 1.4km away
Highbury Fields School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Grasmere Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Secondary · 1.7km away
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
Special school · 1.8km away
The Garden School
Special school · 1.9km away
Newington Green Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Matthias Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parkwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parkwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkwood Primary School?
Parkwood Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkwood Primary School take?
Parkwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkwood Primary School?
Parkwood Primary School is in LONDON, N4 2HQ, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parkwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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