London Fields Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding

Westgate Street, Hackney, London, E8 3RLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

London Fields Primary School is a primary school in Hackney for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Hackney. It ranks 21st of 50 primary schools in Hackney. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 January 2025, report published 29 April 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 January 2025

The school is warm and welcoming. Pupils feel happy and safe here. They work together well in lessons. Pupils are kind and care about each other. They are proud of their school, particularly the inclusive and nurturing environment that is welcoming to all. From the start of the early years, the school encourages pupils to consider the question: 'Can my mind think well and can my mind feel well?' This helps pupils understand what they can do to support their learning and well-being, as well as help others. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary in the classroom and around the school, including in the early years. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils conduct themselves with respect and sensitivity for others, especially for pupils who, at times, may need additional support. The school provides an impressive range of experiences to nurture and develop pupils' abilities and talents. The wide-ranging experiences are planned to enrich pupils' personal development, including, for example, by promoting a strong understanding of social responsibilities. Pupils are well prepared for their next stage of learning. They are curious and keen learners. The school is highly ambitious for pupils to succeed, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This ambitious curriculum starts from the early years, where it is particularly effective at ensuring that children receive excellent foundations in learning.

What the school should improve

  • In a few subjects, what pupils know and remember is not checked as routinely as it is in other subjects. Because of this, the school is unable to fully identify and address any gaps in recall or misconceptions. As a result, pupils' knowledge is not secured in the way that the school intends. The school should ensure that teaching checks routinely what pupils know and remember to identify and address any gaps or misconceptions.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

53 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths79%

79%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

407 pupils on roll, with places for 457

Eligible for free school meals33.9%

33.9%, 7.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language36.9%

36.9%, 15.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.2%

19.2%, 4.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.9%

4.9%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near London Fields Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding82% met the expected standard
Sebright School0.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding75% met the expected standard
Mowlem Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding72% met the expected standard
Gayhurst Community School0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding88% 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
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Sharon Taylor
Address
Westgate Street, Hackney, London, E8 3RL
Local authority
Hackney
URN
100230

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.