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Woodberry Down Community Primary School

Hackney, N4 1SYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 71 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3262 of 13,686 nationally

About Woodberry Down Community Primary School

Woodberry Down Community Primary School is a large state primary in Hackney, currently home to 691 pupils against a capacity of 726, meaning it operates close to full. The school serves a notably diverse and disadvantaged community: 56.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and a clear indicator of the area’s socioeconomic profile. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 101 applications for 71 places, with 52 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at an oversubscription ratio of 1.42, meaning for every place available, roughly 1.4 families wanted it. The school offers nursery provision from age two, and its intake spans the full primary range up to Year 6. With an executive headteacher in place and a Good rating from its most recent inspection, it’s a popular choice for local families, particularly those looking for a genuinely inclusive, community-focused setting in the heart of Hackney.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWoodberry Grove, London, Hackney, N4 1SY
HeadteacherNicole Reid (Executive Headteacher)
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils691
Free School Meals (FSM)56.4%
School Capacity691 / 726 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsArt StudiosMusic RoomsLibrarySports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersSwimmingNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubArt ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Woodberry Down Community 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.