Rushmore Primary School
Elderfield Road, Hackney, London, E5 0LEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rushmore Primary School is a primary school in Hackney for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Hackney. It ranks 23rd of 50 primary schools in Hackney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 December 2012, report published 10 January 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Pupils like coming to school. They enjoy learning and playing with their friends. Pupils are kind to one another. The school's values are important to pupils, and they are keen to embrace everyone's differences. Pupils build good working relationships with staff, and they appreciate the support that their teachers provide. Pupils like the role they play in caring for the school chickens, as well as collecting and selling their eggs. Leaders want all pupils to do well. Children in the early years love listening to stories and learning about numbers. Leaders have thought about the most important things children need to know to be ready for what comes next in their learning. If pupils need more help with reading or mathematics, they get support from experienced staff. Pupils are kept safe in school and they behave well. They know the systems for rewards and sanctions. They are keen to 'stay on green' and are motivated to achieve a silver reward. Pupils said that staff use these systems consistently and fairly. Pupils learn about being kind to one another and why bullying is wrong. They know who to tell if bullying occurs. Staff deal with and resolve any issues effectively, including any occurrences of bullying.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, gaps in pupils' knowledge or misconceptions are not routinely identified and addressed by their teachers. As a result, some pupils struggle to understand new concepts that come next in the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that teachers check and address any knowledge gaps and misconceptions so that pupils are fully prepared for their future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
455 pupils on roll, with places for 470
Schools near Rushmore Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Community School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Mandeville Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Daubeney Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| The Olive School, Hackney | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| Kingsmead Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 85% 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
- Jim O'Shea
- Phone
- 02089853175
- Address
- Elderfield Road, Hackney, London, E5 0LE
- Local authority
- Hackney
- URN
- 130302
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.