The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp 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)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 472
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 33%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Ms Nicole Reid (Executive Headteacher) (Executive 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
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Shacklewell Row, Hackney, London, E8 2EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueensbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Waterside Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Hackney New Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Bridge Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 2.0km away
London Fields Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Rosemary Works School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shacklewell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shacklewell Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shacklewell Primary School?
Shacklewell Primary School currently has 472 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shacklewell Primary School take?
Shacklewell Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shacklewell Primary School?
Shacklewell Primary School is in London, E8 2EA, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shacklewell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shacklewell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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