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Shacklewell Primary School

Hackney, E8 2EAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#6,824
of 13,686 nationally

About Shacklewell Primary School

Shacklewell Primary School’s headline metrics present a mixed picture against the Hackney local authority average. While the LA average for Key Stage 2 pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths sits at 74%, Shacklewell’s figure is 63% — a noticeable gap of 11 percentage points. However, the school’s Ofsted rating tells a different story: it was judged Outstanding overall in its most recent graded inspection, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all rated Outstanding. This is a significant improvement from its previous Good rating in 2013, and places it among the 21 Outstanding primaries in Hackney’s 51 total schools. The school’s ranking within the LA is 41st out of 49, placing it in the bottom quartile locally, though nationally it sits almost exactly at the median. For parents weighing up these figures, the contrast between inspection judgement and raw attainment data is worth exploring further.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressShacklewell Row, London, Hackney, E8 2EA
HeadteacherNicole Reid (Executive Headteacher)
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils472
Free School Meals (FSM)33.0%
School Capacity472 / 482 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteDining HallArt StudiosSensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubGardeningFilm ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shacklewell Primary School

Shacklewell 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.