Betty Layward Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Clissold Road, Hackney, London, N16 9EXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Betty Layward Primary School is a primary school in Hackney for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Hackney. It ranks 19th of 50 primary schools in Hackney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 July 2014, report published 5 September 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 October 2023

Pupils love coming to this school. They enjoy learning because leaders have thought carefully about how to make the curriculum relevant and engaging. Pupils know that teachers expect them to work hard. They rise to these high expectations. Pupils learn well in all subjects and are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. This is a school where pupils are safe and well cared for. Pupils trust staff to support them when problems arise. They know that staff will listen to their worries. Behaviour is exemplary throughout the school. In class, pupils are keen to do well and eager to contribute to discussions. At play and lunchtimes, the school is calm and orderly. Pupils are caring and kind to each other. They are polite and courteous to staff and visitors. From the very start of their school journey, pupils enjoy many opportunities to develop their talents and interests. As a result, they become confident, mature and articulate young people. From a very early age they are given responsibilities in the school, like class ambassador and eco warrior. This helps them become confident and proud members of the school community.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

58 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths28%

28%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

450 pupils on roll, with places for 450

Eligible for free school meals17.3%

17.3%, 9.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language30.7%

30.7%, 9.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.4%

10.4%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4%

4%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Betty Layward Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Grasmere Primary School	0.2 miles	Report card: Strong standard	90% met the expected standard
St Matthias Church of England Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	80% met the expected standard
Grazebrook Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	85% met the expected standard
Princess May Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard
Newington Green Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	72% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Jessica Bailey
Phone: 02072497111
Website: bettylayward.hackney.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Clissold Road, Hackney, London, N16 9EX
Local authority: Hackney
URN: 131706

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.