Ickburgh School, London
Ickburgh School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ickburgh School in detail
Ickburgh School in its own words
In its own words: "Ickburgh School: A place where all pupils and staff members find Fulfilment, Belonging, and Independence. I feel a deep and nourishing sense of fulfilment, through achieving meaningful outcomes. I belong to something bigger than myself; a community of diversity, tolerance and respect, where difference is celebrated."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Ickburgh School are Stormont House School (1 mile, Outstanding); Leaways School (1.3 miles, Good); Phoenix Autism Trust (1.5 miles, Good); and Phoenix School (1.5 miles, Outstanding).
Stormont House SchoolLeaways SchoolPhoenix Autism TrustPhoenix School
Where pupils go next
Of the 10 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 10% to a further education college.
Who goes there
73.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 47.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (44%), Asian (15%) and Mixed (13%).
Almost every pupil at Ickburgh School has an education, health and care plan (183 of 184 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Ickburgh School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Homerton Rail Station, about 360 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ickburgh School (->s), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ickburgh School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Ickburgh School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from July 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Ickburgh School creates a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where children are excited to learn. Teachers know their pupils extremely well and deliver engaging lessons that help every child progress. The school offers wonderful enrichment activities and strong specialist support to help all pupils thrive.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are happy, safe, and eager to attend school with strong, positive relationships with staff
- Excellent reading support with well-trained staff who tailor teaching to each pupil's needs
- Teachers check understanding at each step and help pupils revisit learning to secure knowledge
- Calm, orderly learning environment with expert staff response to pupils needing emotional support
- Rich programme of social and cultural activities including visiting musicians, zoo trips, and sports
Areas for Improvement
- Some areas of the curriculum are still under development, meaning pupils' learning is not as deep in all areas
- Leaders need to ensure all areas of the curriculum are set out clearly so pupils can achieve their full potential
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with rigorous leadership approach, well-trained staff, vigilant monitoring of pupil well-being, and strong partnership working with safeguarding partners.
Extracurricular Activities
Visiting musicians workshops, zoo trips, sports activities, physical development programmes
Ickburgh School is a good special school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and enjoy coming to school. Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum with warm relationships between staff and pupils.
At a Glance
73.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SpLD, Vision, Other +7
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Ickburgh School
Before and after school care
Ickburgh School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Hackney
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ickburgh School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ickburgh School is in Hackney; for families living there:
Apply to Hackney for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 203
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 30
- Children hurt
- 14
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 203 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 30 serious and 172 slight.
14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
29 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hackney is 169 (the median across 105 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
184 pupils
163 places
21 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hackney council
Places available
2,489
Applications
2,029
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
95.8%
All secondary applications across Hackney council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
183
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Ickburgh School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
184
Total Pupils
124
Boys
60
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
31
Teachers
5.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,055
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.5%
Overall absence
39.3%
Persistent absence
145
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ickburgh School
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Questions parents ask about Ickburgh School
What are SATs results like at Ickburgh School?
Of the pupils at Ickburgh School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Ickburgh School's Ofsted rating?
Ickburgh School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ickburgh School?
No fixed boundary. When Ickburgh School is oversubscribed, Hackney allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Ickburgh School?
Ickburgh School has around 184 pupils on roll. 74% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Ickburgh School have specialist SEN provision?
Ickburgh School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Ickburgh School?
11.5% of sessions were missed at Ickburgh School in 2024/25. 39.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ickburgh School?
Apply through Hackney's coordinated admissions process, naming Ickburgh School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Ickburgh School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ickburgh School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Ickburgh School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 203 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 30 serious and 172 slight. 14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 29 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hackney is 169 (the median across 105 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ickburgh School?
Ickburgh School is at Kenworthy Road, Hackney, London, E9 5RB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)