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Berger Primary School

Hackney, E9 6HBPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
#4,367
of 13,686 nationally

About Berger Primary School

Berger Primary School is a mixed, state primary in Hackney for children aged 2 to 11, and it is clearly in demand. With 425 pupils on roll against a capacity of 480, the school is not quite full, but the 2025/26 admissions data tells a different story: for 43 places, the school received 90 applications, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2. 09 applicants per place. All 41 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that while competition exists, securing a place as a first choice is realistic. The school serves a community with a high level of disadvantage — 53. 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and significantly higher than the Hackney primary average, which typically sits in the low 30s. This context makes the school's intake notably diverse in terms of socioeconomic background, and the nursery provision means children can join from age 2, giving families an early entry point into a school that clearly holds strong local appeal.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAnderson Road, London, Hackney, E9 6HB
HeadteacherYusuf Gleason
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils425
Free School Meals (FSM)53.4%
School Capacity425 / 480 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berger Primary School

Berger Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.