SchoolScoresSebright School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Audrey Street, Goldsmiths Row, London, E2 8QH
020 7739 6531 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 May 2019.
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 9 July 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
120 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
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 6th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 42 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 86 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 82% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 75% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). 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
56 pupils in this year group.
75% — about the same as the Hackney average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 76% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 17% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 83% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 82% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 82% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 56 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 64 |
| Of those, offered a place | 50 (78%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 171 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 24 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 28th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.1% | 43.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 22nd highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 26th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.0% | 41.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 27th lowest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 24th lowest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 38th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 12% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.2 | 18.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 32nd highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 36th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Paul's With St Michael's CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- London Fields Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Columbia Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elizabeth Selby Infants' School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Lawdale Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queensbridge Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mowlem Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gayhurst Community School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sebright School's Ofsted rating?
Sebright School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 July 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Sebright School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Sebright School?
93% of the 120 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Sebright School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sebright School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 64 families put Sebright School as their first choice for 56 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 50 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 100240.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.