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Hoxton Garden Primary

Hackney, N1 5JDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1031 of 13,686 nationally

About Hoxton Garden Primary

Hoxton Garden Primary School in Hackney stands out for its strong academic performance, with 83% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year. That is nine percentage points above the Hackney local authority average of 74% for primary schools, placing the school 13th out of 49 primaries in the borough and in the top 10% nationally. The school is particularly strong in maths, where 98% of pupils met the expected standard and 48% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 110. Reading and writing both saw 90% of pupils reach the expected level, and 35% hit the higher standard in reading. These results are especially notable given that 58.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, suggesting the school is effectively supporting pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressIvy Street, London, Hackney, N1 5JD
HeadteacherStephen O'Brien
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils384
Free School Meals (FSM)58.7%
School Capacity384 / 450 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Jul 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (9 Jul 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsSports HallLibraryDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubScience ClubGardeningCodingChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:30-17:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoxton Garden Primary

Hoxton Garden Primary has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.