Grasmere Primary School
89%
Capacity
211
Pupils
6.4x
Demand
About Grasmere Primary School
Grasmere Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Hackney community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Grasmere Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Pedro, it falls under Hackney local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5486th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 49 in Hackney.
Grasmere Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 185 applications for 29 places, making it 6.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
Grasmere Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Grasmere Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hackney, Grasmere Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 92 Albion Road, London, Hackney, N16 9PD |
| Headteacher | Karen Pedro |
| Local Authority | Hackney |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.4% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 236 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5486th of 13,686
Nationally
968th of 1,592
In London
39th of 49
In Hackney
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
185
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (15% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
92 Albion Road, London
Hackney, N16 9PD
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