Shacklewell Primary School
Shacklewell Row, Hackney, London, E8 2EAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shacklewell Primary School is a primary school in Hackney for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Hackney. It ranks 24th of 50 primary schools in Hackney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2019, report published 2 May 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
Pupils love coming to this school and attend exceptionally well. They are friendly and they and the staff live up to their agreed values, such as being kind. Staff make learning interesting and exciting. Pupils thrive on the many enrichment activities on offer. These help them to deepen their knowledge and develop their skills and interests. Pupils and staff enjoy excellent working relationships. Pupils know that if they have a concern, staff will give them sound advice and sort issues out. The school has extremely high ambitions for pupils' academic achievement. These aspirations are realised. The school ensures that pupils gain a broad and deep knowledge, right from the start of the early years and across the range of subjects. Pupils' behaviour is impeccable. They develop very strong social and collaborative skills. This leads to a calm, productive and respectful school environment. The school's work to develop pupils' character is exemplary. Pupils are taught to value difference and encouraged to persevere when things get tough. They have many opportunities to contribute to the wider community, such as supporting local foodbanks. They also have opportunities to share their learning and views with others. For example, pupils make presentations to overseas visitors on the school's participation in an international scheme to promote learning with technology.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
461 pupils on roll, with places for 482
Schools near Shacklewell Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halley House School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Princess May Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| The Children's House School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Benthal Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% 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
- Ms Nicole Reid (Executive Headteacher)
- Phone
- 02072541415
- Address
- Shacklewell Row, Hackney, London, E8 2EA
- Local authority
- Hackney
- URN
- 100241
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.