Grazebrook Primary School

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.

Academically, Grazebrook performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Hackney average of 74%. The school also excels at stretching its pupils: 31% achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, with particularly strong results in reading (56% at the higher standard) and maths (47%). Average scaled scores were 111 in reading and 109 in maths. These outcomes place Grazebrook third out of 49 primary schools in Hackney, within the top 5% nationally. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, awarded the top grade of Outstanding across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — a clean sweep that it also achieved in its previous graded inspection in 2012.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sensory room, forest school, playing fields, sports hall, art studios and music rooms, plus clubs spanning art, gardening, drama, science and eco activities. Sports provision includes gymnastics, netball, football, dance and swimming. Grazebrook has a nursery for children from age three and provides support for a wide spectrum of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Given its strong academic record, high demand and Outstanding rating, this is a school that will appeal particularly to families who want a well-resourced, inclusive primary with proven outcomes and a clear focus on both attainment and personal development. Its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour is William Patten Primary School, 0.6 km away.

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