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Grazebrook Primary School

Hackney, N16 0QPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
90%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
64 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#275 of 13,686 nationally

About Grazebrook Primary School

Grazebrook Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary in Hackney that is currently running very close to full capacity, with 471 pupils against a published capacity of 480. The school serves a diverse local community, with 27.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals — a figure that sits above the national average for primary schools and reflects the inner-London context of the borough. Demand for places is notably high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 249 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.15. Of those applicants, 64 put Grazebrook as their first preference, and 45 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition suggests a school that local families are actively prioritising, and it is one of only 21 primary schools in Hackney rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGrazebrook Primary School, Stoke Newington, London, Hackney, N16 0QP
HeadteacherNicole Reid (Executive Headteacher)
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils471
Free School Meals (FSM)27.3%
School Capacity471 / 480 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSports HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsNetballFootballDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningBook ClubEco ClubDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: grazebrook.hackney.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Grazebrook Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.