SchoolScoresHaggerston School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Weymouth Terrace, Hackney, London, E2 8LS
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 December 2022. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
182 pupils in this year group.
46% — 3 points below the Hackney average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% | 49% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 52.7 | 50.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
166 pupils in this year group.
90% — 2 points below the Hackney average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 56% | 53% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 8% | 10% | 13% |
| Further education college | 24% | 26% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
59 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 11% | 29% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 40% | 58% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 30.0 | 36.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
17 subjects, 158 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 22 | 0% | 14% | 40% |
| Sociology | 19 | 0% | 11% | 20% |
| Psychology | 16 | 0% | 6% | 19% |
| Religious Studies | 13 | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| Biology | 11 | 0% | 9% | 27% |
| Economics | 11 | 0% | 9% | 26% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 10 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| English Literature | 9 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 8 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 8 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Physics | 8 | 0% | 13% | 31% |
| Spanish | 6 | 17% | 33% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Fine Art), History, Drama and Theatre Studies, Geography, Music.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
61 students in this year group.
84% — 5 points above the Hackney average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 84% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 10% | 14% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 84% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
51 students in this year group.
82% — 6 points above the Hackney average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 82% | 76% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 22% | 27% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 82% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hackney. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 131 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 62 |
| Of those, offered a place | 62 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 598 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 49.4% | 52.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.7% | 15.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 73% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.2% | 38.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Lower than 81% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 7.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Lower than 78% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Lower than 33% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 22.8 | 19.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Hackney. Lower than 57% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 10.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded7 pupils | 0.70% | 0.35% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 15 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 7% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0 | 14.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 15 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 33% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 15 state secondary schools in Hackney. Higher than 97% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 33.2% | 20.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Bridge Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mulberry Academy Shoreditch 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Waterside Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oaklands School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Central Foundation Boys' School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Darul Hadis Latifiah 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- Swanlea School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
- OMG Education 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- The Complete Works 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Haggerston School's Ofsted rating?
Haggerston School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 December 2022.
How did Haggerston School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Is Haggerston School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 62 families put Haggerston School as their first choice for 131 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 62 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149901.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.