Berger Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Anderson Road, Hackney, London, E9 6HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Berger Primary School is a primary school in Hackney for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Hackney. It ranks 42nd of 50 primary schools in Hackney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 January 2016, report published 11 February 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 March 2025

Pupils say this is a vibrant, welcoming environment where they feel both happy and safe. The school's ethos centres on nurturing each child, and this is seen in the pride that pupils take in their school. Older pupils are proud to be ambassadors, librarians, or members of the school council. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe and feel supported by their trusted adults. The school has high expectations for its pupils. Pupils consistently strive to achieve well and demonstrate confidence in tackling challenging tasks. They learn the school's curriculum well. Behaviour in the school is calm and positive, with clear routines and strategies in place. The school has considered carefully how to support pupils to manage their emotions. Any issues are taken very seriously and are dealt with promptly. This ensures that pupils feel respected and valued. The school helps pupils develop life skills through lessons, workshops, and assemblies on kindness, respect and democracy. To broaden their education, pupils visit places like art galleries, the Houses of Parliament, and go on a camping trip. The school works closely with parents and carers to ensure that pupils benefit from these aspects of school life.

What the school should improve

  • Sometimes, the school's approach to the mathematics curriculum does not provide pupils with sufficient practice in applying fundamental knowledge and skills. This reduces how well pupils are supported to deepen and use their understanding, including to tackle and solve mathematical problems in different contexts. The school should strengthen the mathematics curriculum so that it enables pupils to deepen and apply their understanding successfully.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

49 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths69%

69%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

414 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals57.7%

57.7%, 31.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language33.1%

33.1%, 11.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14%

14%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.5%

8.5%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Berger Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Morningside Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding70% met the expected standard
St John and St James CofE Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding69% met the expected standard
Orchard Primary School0.4 milesReport card: Strong standard87% met the expected standard
The Olive School, Hackney0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding87% met the expected standard
St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Yusuf Gleason
Address
Anderson Road, Hackney, London, E9 6HB
Local authority
Hackney
URN
100218

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.