Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
Clissold Road, Hackney, London, N16 9EXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Hackney for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 105 schools in Hackney. It ranks 9th of 16 secondary schools in Hackney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 October 2013, report published 18 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 July 2022
Pupils are proud of the diverse nature and inclusive ethos of their school. Pupils are polite, welcoming and articulate. They work hard and generally behave very well. Pupils say that bullying is very rare and that teachers deal with it when it does happen. Pupils are safe here. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). A carefully planned curriculum helps pupils to achieve well. Enthusiastic and committed teachers make lessons interesting for pupils. The number of students in the sixth form is increasing because students are attracted by the inclusive ethos and the wide range of courses on offer. Leaders are committed to making sure pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. They provide a programme of personal, political and philosophical studies which, among other things, helps pupils to learn how to stay safe. Many of the different clubs and activities which pupils attend, including poetry club, pottery club, and a very popular community evening, reflect the school's commitment to creativity and diversity.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes teachers do not ensure that pupils have completed tasks or check that pupils' work demonstrates a sufficient understanding of what has been taught. Leaders should make sure that lesson activities are suited to pupils' needs, and that gaps in knowledge are quickly followed up so that pupils are able to complete tasks and so that their books or folders can be used to help them to learn more and remember more.
- The number of fixed term exclusions is relatively high and disproportionately affects some groups of pupils. This means that too many pupils miss planned learning and some members of the school community feel a sense of unfairness. Leaders should ensure that the number of exclusions is reduced so that fewer pupils miss out on the planned curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
254 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
168 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,665 pupils on roll, with places for 1,700
Schools near Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Excelsior Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.7 |
| Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 55.5 |
| St Paul's Waldorf School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.4 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Zehra Jaffer
- Phone
- 02072419600
- Address
- Clissold Road, Hackney, London, N16 9EX
- Local authority
- Hackney
- URN
- 100279
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.