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Betty Layward Primary School

Hackney, N16 9EXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
82%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
90 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1230 of 13,686 nationally

About Betty Layward Primary School

Betty Layward Primary School’s headline KS2 results sit comfortably above the Hackney local authority average, which stands at 74% for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The school’s figure of 82% is a clear eight percentage points higher, placing it 15th out of 49 primary schools in the borough and inside the top 10% nationally. This is a solid, above-average performance for a state primary in a competitive London borough, and it suggests the school is delivering consistently strong outcomes for its pupils without being among the very highest flyers. The gap is even more pronounced at the higher standard: 23% of Betty Layward pupils achieved the higher benchmark in all three subjects, while the LA average for that metric isn’t provided but the school’s individual subject scores — 49% in reading, 37% in maths and 39% in writing — are all respectable.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClissold Road, London, Hackney, N16 9EX
HeadteacherJessica Bailey
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils446
Free School Meals (FSM)14.9%
School Capacity446 / 450 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Oct 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 5 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballSwimmingCricketDanceCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaCodingGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Betty Layward 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.