Betty Layward Primary School

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

London, N169EX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

76

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
69.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 82.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
86.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
3 July 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Clissold Road
Hackney
London, N169EX
Phone
2072497111
Website
bettylayward.hackney.sch.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131706
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Clissold Road, Hackney, London, N16 9EX
Website
www.bettylayward.hackney.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
450 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
442
Free School Meals
13.1% (58 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
82.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
23.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
82.0 (+23.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
23.0 (+15.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.5 (7.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 109.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
442 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 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

"Curious – Creative – Ambitious – Respectful – Happy"

Curious Creative Ambitious Respectful Happy

Promotes British values; Rights Respecting School; assemblies address diverse faiths and cultures; inclusive ethos that celebrates diversity.

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics and Reading using Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised Daily 30-minute phonics lessons in Reception and Year 1 with Keep-up and catch-up provisions Reading practice sessions three times a week with small-group instruction Reading for Pleasure emphasis and a school Reading Leader to drive the program Destination Reader program for KS2 reading Maths No Problem – Singapore mastery approach with structured progression and assessment Spanish as the Modern Foreign Language for KS1 and KS2; emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing with grammar and culture focus

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club and after-school clubs (Premier Education) are provided on site.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are controlled by Hackney Learning Trust; Nursery starts the term after the child’s third birthday with places available; Reception admission via The Learning Trust (eadmissions.org.uk); Nursery applications can be requested from the school office.

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