The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 57.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Mr Ray Lawrence (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
April 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Wordsworth Road, London, N16 8BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHackney New Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Queensbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Waterside Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Rotherfield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Rosemary Works School
Independent · 1.9km away
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 2.0km away
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Rosemary Sld School
Special school · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Garden School's Ofsted rating?
The Garden School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Garden School?
The Garden School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Garden School take?
The Garden School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is The Garden School?
The Garden School is in London, N16 8BZ, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Garden School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Garden School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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