Gayhurst Community School

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

London, E83EN Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

82

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
72.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 85.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
83.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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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
28 February 2023
Previous grade
Good
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
Gayhurst Road
Hackney
London, E83EN
Phone
2072546138
Website
gayhurst.hackney.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130303
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Gayhurst Road, Hackney, London, E8 3EN
Website
http://www.gayhurst.hackney.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
570 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
534
Free School Meals
26.1% (139 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
85.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
22.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
85.0 (+26.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
22.0 (+14.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.8 (9.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.7 (2.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
2023 105.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
59
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
534 pupils
3-11

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

Inclusivity Equality Representation Respect Belonging

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming PE

Facilities

Perimeter walls, fencing and gates Bike shed for bicycles Shed for scooters Intruder alarm Fire alarm system Evac chairs on the first and second floors Door entry system with electronic signing in procedure for all visitors and staff ID badges for all staff

Curriculum Highlights

Rich, relevant and representative LEAP curriculum embedded across the National Curriculum Daily English and Maths with weekly PE, Spanish, Music and PSHE Foundation subjects taught with progression across KS1–KS2; cross-curricular links; Hackney School of Food integration for cooking and gardening Singapore approach to Maths; Read Write Inc phonics in KS1; Destination Reader in KS2; Power of Reading Inclusion and SEND provisions with barrier removal and adaptive teaching; pupil voice and well-being emphasized

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

Gayhurst provides SEND support via an Inclusion team, including SENDCo and in-class/targeted interventions, plus groups and one-to-one support for emotional regulation and learning. The Inclusion team signposts families to external support and advice. The LEAP Education Welfare Officer monitors attendance, and Jon the School Counsellor provides weekly 1:1 sessions; staff collaborate with outside agencies as needed.

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