Kingsmead Primary School

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

London, E95PP Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

77

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
22 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kingsmead Way
London, E95PP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100250
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Kingsmead Way, London, E9 5PP
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 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
217
Free School Meals
57.9% (126 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.1% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
79.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
18.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.0 (12.5 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.8 (2.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 108.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
217 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Culture Belonging Diversity Rich Relevant Representative Responsive Critically Thoughtful

Kingsmead embraces an inclusive, multi-ethnic ethos with a commitment to equality, representation and respect through the LEAP Empowerment Framework.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Kingsmead Coffee Mornings Parent Carer Come To School Weeks Parent Training & Workshops Summer Fair International Evening Cake Sales Free Food Shops

Sports

Football Basketball Table Tennis Gymnastics Boxing

Facilities

Forest School at LEAP Science Garden and outdoor spaces Productive gardens Hackney School of Food Kitchen on site Bike sheds (staff and pupils) Playground with road-safety infrastructure (Zig-Zag lines)

Curriculum Highlights

Rich Relevant Critically Thoughtful Representative Responsive

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club is free daily; Early Start breakfast club for all ages on Monday to Friday from 7.45-8.10am (£1 per child, 50p for FSM). After School clubs run 3.30–4.30pm on Mondays to Thursdays, 10 weeks per term, £30 per club per child. After School Play Centre runs 3.30–5.30pm, £5 per hour (£10 total for 3.30–5.30pm). Tax-Free Childcare scheme available for eligible families; bookings/payments via Arbor.

SEND Provision

SEND information and support are provided by a SENDCo (Ruth Mackintosh) and Inclusion Team, with staff and external partners as needed; Wellbeing and mental health support is available (counsellor, mental health practitioner, education welfare officer) and links to local services are provided.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions follow Hackney local authority procedures; Nursery places are applied for directly to the school, while all Reception places are applied for through Hackney Education; In-year admissions are managed by Hackney Education.

Financial Information

Breakfast club is free; Early Start breakfast club costs £1 per child (50p for Free School Meals); After School clubs cost £30 per club per child for a 10-week block; After School Play Centre costs £5 per hour (£10 for 3.30–5.30pm); Tax-Free Childcare scheme available for eligible families; payments/booking via Arbor.

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