Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form

About Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form

Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form is a heavily oversubscribed state secondary in Hackney, with 705 applications for 245 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.88. Of those applicants, 195 put it as their first preference, and 175 of those received offers. This level of demand suggests strong local confidence in the school, though it is worth noting that the school does not publish a parent view survey percentage, so that particular signal is absent. The school is led by headteacher Zehra Jaffer and educates 1,647 pupils aged 11 to 19, operating very close to its capacity of 1,700. It is a mixed, non-religious school with a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 38.4 per cent, reflecting the diverse and urban community it serves.

Academically, the school performs above average nationally, with a Progress 8 score of 0.28, placing it in the 'above average' banding. This is a solid result, though it sits below the Hackney local authority average of 0.52, and ranks 10th out of 16 schools in the borough. At Key Stage 4, 75.3 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and the Attainment 8 score was 52.2. The EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 25.1 per cent, with 21.5 per cent achieving the qualification at grade 4 or above. In the sixth form, the school’s value-added score is 0.02, rated as 'average', with students achieving an average grade of C+ per entry and 34.51 points per entry. The most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its previous inspections.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, theatre, and a dedicated sixth form centre, alongside extensive sports such as basketball, hockey, and martial arts. Clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model UN, and Young Enterprise. SEND provision is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties, autism, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. For families considering this school, the high oversubscription ratio means a realistic chance of admission depends on proximity and the school’s admissions criteria. It suits families who value a large, diverse, and well-equipped comprehensive with a strong sixth form, and who are comfortable with a school that serves a high-needs community. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Mossbourne Community Academy, 1.8 km away, which may be an alternative for those prioritising a higher Ofsted grade.

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