Thomas Fairchild Community School
Forston Street, Hoxton, London, N1 7HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thomas Fairchild Community School is a primary school in Hackney for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Hackney. It ranks 43rd of 50 primary schools in Hackney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 13 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Pupils are proud of their school and enjoy their learning. Leaders have created a safe environment in which pupils can achieve their best. Children in early years have settled in quickly and they are ready to learn. Being responsible is one of the school values, and pupils keenly put this into action. For example, the pupil council has worked with leaders to improve the school lunch menu. Leaders and staff are committed to providing pupils with the best possible start to their education. They have created a stimulating learning environment in early years, where children thrive academically and socially. Pupils learn a broad range of subjects throughout school. Leaders have thought carefully about the key knowledge and skills they want pupils to know and remember. Pupils are keen to be reading ambassadors so that they can be involved in choosing books for the school. They recommend their favourite books to other pupils, for example in assemblies. There is a calm and focused environment in lessons, where pupils are keen to learn. Staff use tokens linked to the school values to reward good behaviour. Pupils collect these tokens to gain rewards for their class. This really motivates them to do well for themselves and each other. Older pupils can also be 'playground friends' and help others to join in with the many activities available.
What the school should improve
- In some instances, the school is not checking how well pupils have secured the vocabulary, knowledge and skills that they are expected to know and remember in all subject areas. This means that pupils may develop gaps in their knowledge or misconceptions. The school should ensure that staff purposefully check that pupils confidently and securely remember the knowledge that has been taught so that they are fully ready to move on to the next stage of their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Thomas Fairchild Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreditch Park Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
| Hanover Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| Rosemary Works School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Rotherfield Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% 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
- Miss Sophie Medhurst
- Phone
- 02072539469
- Address
- Forston Street, Hoxton, London, N1 7HA
- Local authority
- Hackney
- URN
- 100243
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.