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Nightingale Primary School

Hackney, E5 8NAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
#10,328
of 13,686 nationally

About Nightingale Primary School

If you're a parent weighing up Nightingale Primary School, the first thing you'll notice is that it's a popular choice locally. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 121 applications for just 55 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.2. That means more than two families applied for every spot, and all 44 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests strong demand from those who know the school best. Ofsted's most recent inspection in 2023 rated the school Good overall, but with two standout Outstanding grades: behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. Personal development was also judged Outstanding, while quality of education and early years provision were both rated Good. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, with the previous one in 2013 also coming in at Good. Headteacher Abigail Hopper leads a school of 366 pupils, well within its capacity of 450, and the nursery provision means children can join from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTiger Way, London, Hackney, E5 8NA
HeadteacherAbigail Hopper
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils366
Free School Meals (FSM)54.6%
School Capacity366 / 450 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumLibraryMusic RoomsArt StudiosSensory RoomSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsTennisRoundersAthleticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

After-school care

15:30-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightingale Primary School

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