Berger Primary School

A good community school school in Hackney. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Berger Primary School.

London, E96HB Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 January 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Anderson Road
Hackney
London, E96HB
Phone
2089856280
Website
berger.hackney.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100218
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Anderson Road, Hackney, London, E9 6HB
Website
www.berger.hackney.sch.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
437
Free School Meals
53.7% (235 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.6% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 107.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
44
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
437 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

British Values citizenship kindness respect honesty inclusivity resilience

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Arts and Crafts Cooking Football Photography Spanish Block Printing Creative Writing Mindfulness Quiz Club Turkish Turkish Club Coding Drama Music Maths Games Benchball Chess Netball Drumming Photography Club Spanish Club

Sports

Rugby Gymnastics Netball Football Dodgeball Basketball Tennis Volleyball Hockey Kwik Cricket Athletics Track events Orienteering

Facilities

Library Brand-new Music Room Dance Studio Forest School/outdoor learning spaces Copper Box arena (sports)

Curriculum Highlights

Mastery approach to Mathematics with daily Mastering Number sessions in Reception and KS1 Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach in Maths Read, Write Inc phonics implemented from EYFS; Daily Supported Reading (DSR) in KS1; Destination Reader (KS2) to develop reading strategies Curriculum planned around the 7 areas of the EYFS (Prime and Specific areas) Forest School twice per half term for all year groups; outdoor learning promoted all year round Berger is a Performing Arts School with music, art, dance and PE taught by experienced professionals Every year visits an art gallery or exhibition; regular gallery visits to enrich cultural experiences Diverse and cross-curricular reading and writing linked to themes; World Book Day and National Poetry Day celebrations Philosophy for Children assemblies and lessons; PSHE/RSE and Wellbeing focus; Berger Together initiative to celebrate diversity

SEND Provision

Berger Primary School provides a broad, balanced and creative curriculum for all children in a safe, stimulating and caring environment. We recognise that we are a community of individuals with particular and diverse needs, who will learn, develop and grow in very different ways. We aim to identify needs early, assess comprehensively and provide for them effectively, ensuring full access to the curriculum and active parental involvement in supporting their child’s education.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by Hackney Education. We provide Nursery, Reception and entry to Year 1–6; tours are offered (e.g., Wednesdays). For specific admissions criteria and processes, please consult the Hackney Education admissions information.

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