The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 73%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Mr Matthew Trahair (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Forston Street, Hoxton, London, N1 7HA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Thomas Fairchild Community School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Fairchild Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Fairchild Community School?
Thomas Fairchild Community School currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Fairchild Community School take?
Thomas Fairchild Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thomas Fairchild Community School?
Thomas Fairchild Community School is in London, N1 7HA, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Fairchild Community School have a sixth form?
No, Thomas Fairchild Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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