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Kingsmead Primary School

Hackney, E9 5PPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1832 of 13,686 nationally

About Kingsmead Primary School

Kingsmead Primary School sits within the Hackney local authority, a borough with 51 primary schools where 21 hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Among these, Kingsmead ranks 19th overall, placing it comfortably in the top 25 of Hackney primaries. Its closest Outstanding neighbour is Mandeville Primary School, just half a kilometre away, while the top-performing peers in the borough include Simon Marks Jewish Primary School, Southwold Primary School, and Grazebrook Primary School. The school is led by headteacher Louise Nichols and serves 226 pupils aged 2 to 11, operating above its official capacity of 210. Over half of its students — 53.2% — are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average, reflecting the school’s role in a diverse and economically varied community. Kingsmead also offers nursery provision, making it a full primary option for families from the earliest years.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKingsmead Way, London, Hackney, E9 5PP
HeadteacherLouise Nichols
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils226
Free School Meals (FSM)53.2%
School Capacity226 / 210 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 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, 1 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryNetballRoundersFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessEco ClubChoirCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Kingsmead 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.