SchoolScoresMorningside Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Chatham Place, Hackney, Morningside Primary School, London, E9 6LL
020 8985 5382 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 13 June 2017.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Hackney comparisons use the 33 of its 50 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 17 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 14th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 24th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 30th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 92% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 15 parents who had raised a concern Joint 29th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 84% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 30th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hackney figures pool parents at the Hackney schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
50 pupils in this year group.
70% — 6 points below the Hackney average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 76% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 26% | 17% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 83% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 82% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 82% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. 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 primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 31 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 98 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 7th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 61.8% | 43.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 12th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 5.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.0% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.9% | 41.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 43rd lowest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 43rd lowest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 18.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 34th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 91% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.8% | 24.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary 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 primary schools
- St John and St James CofE Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Berger Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Olive School, Hackney 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John of Jerusalem CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mossbourne Parkside Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gayhurst Community School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rushmore Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Millfields Community School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Daubeney Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Morningside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Morningside Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 June 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Morningside Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Morningside Primary School?
81% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Morningside Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Morningside Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put Morningside Primary School as their first choice for 31 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 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 100232.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.