Haggerston School

About Haggerston School

Haggerston School’s Progress 8 score of 0.16 sits well below the Hackney local authority average of 0.52 for secondary schools, placing it 11th out of 18 schools in the borough. That gap is significant — the LA average is more than three times higher — and it means the school is performing only slightly above the national average for pupil progress, rather than keeping pace with the strong results seen across many Hackney schools. The school’s attainment 8 score of 48.2 and EBacc average point score of 4.47 are modest compared with the top performers in the area, such as Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (Progress 8 of 1.54). That said, Haggerston is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 669 applications for 171 places, with 116 first-preference offers from 129 first-preference applicants, suggesting it remains a popular choice for local families despite the headline figures.

Academically, the picture is mixed. At KS4, the school’s Progress 8 banding is rated ‘Average’, and the breakdown shows real variation: English progress is strong at 0.33, while maths progress is negative at -0.19. The EBacc entry rate is 61%, and 39.9% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 28.5% achieving grade 5 or above. In the sixth form, the value added score of 0.18 is also rated ‘Average’, with a points per entry of 35.14 (equivalent to a B- grade). The best three A-levels average out at B-, and 19.4% of entries achieved AAB or higher. Ofsted last inspected in December 2022 and rated the school Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — a consistent improvement from its previous Good rating in 2017, where sixth-form provision had been graded Requires Improvement.

The school serves a diverse community, with 46.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Facilities include a theatre, sixth form centre, library, ICT suite, gymnasium, and playing fields, plus a chapel on site. Sports offered include tennis, cricket, rugby, hockey, and cross country, and there are clubs such as science, eco, art, orchestra, and a newspaper. SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health support. For families considering Haggerston, it’s a Good-rated, oversubscribed community school with a strong sixth form and broad extracurricular offer, but one where academic progress — particularly in maths — lags behind the high-performing Hackney average. It may suit families who value a broad, inclusive environment over top-tier exam results.

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