Parkwood Primary School
Queen's Drive, Parkwood Primary School, London, N4 2HQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Parkwood Primary School is a primary school in Hackney for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Hackney. It ranks 45th of 50 primary schools in Hackney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 April 2015, report published 1 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
Pupils enjoy attending Parkwood. They are rightly proud to be part of this inclusive community where people respect and care for each other. Parents and carers value its community feel and many described the way that staff go 'above and beyond'. The school has high expectations for the knowledge and skills that pupils will learn. This starts in early years, where activities are carefully planned to ensure that pupils learn the curriculum well. Language learning is a particular strength. All pupils, from the Nursery class upwards, benefit from specialist Spanish teaching. Year 5 pupils enjoy practising what they have learned during the annual residential visit to Spain. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. This has a positive effect on their learning. At breaktimes and lunchtimes, they cooperate and take turns, enjoying the range of activities available to them. Bullying is rare and quickly resolved if it happens. Pupils are confident to talk to staff about any concerns they may have. The school provides a nurturing and caring environment in which pupils are kept safe. There is a wide range of after-school clubs on offer. These activities are popular with pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Take-up of these activities is high.
What the school should improve
- The school's approach to the teaching of early reading has recently been reviewed and refined. The school is working on embedding these changes into classroom practice. It is too early to see the impact of these changes in full. The school should check that these changes have the desired impact so that pupils who have fallen behind in their reading catch up quickly.
- Some of the activities pupils with SEND are asked to complete are not sufficiently adapted. As a result, pupils do not consistently secure the knowledge they need to make sufficient progress through the curriculum. The school should ensure that further training is provided for staff so that the needs of pupils are fully considered when making adaptations to activities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
190 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Parkwood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Gillespie Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 89% met the expected standard |
| Stroud Green Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Pooles Park Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Thomas
- Phone
- 02088025366
- Address
- Queen's Drive, Parkwood Primary School, London, N4 2HQ
- Local authority
- Hackney
- URN
- 100259
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.