Thomas Fairchild Community School
92%
Capacity
220
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Thomas Fairchild Community School
Thomas Fairchild Community School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Hackney community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 220 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Thomas Fairchild Community School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Trahair, it falls under Hackney local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2500th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 49 in Hackney.
Thomas Fairchild Community School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 21 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
Thomas Fairchild Community School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.3/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thomas Fairchild Community School include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Drama, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 73.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hackney, Thomas Fairchild Community School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Forston Street, London, Hackney, N1 7HA |
| Headteacher | Matthew Trahair |
| Local Authority | Hackney |
| Number of Pupils | 220 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 73.0% |
| School Capacity | 220 / 240 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2500th of 13,686
Nationally
547th of 1,592
In London
23rd of 49
In Hackney
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Forston Street, London
Hackney, N1 7HA
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