Lauriston School, London
Lauriston School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 483rd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hackney (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Lauriston School in detail
Lauriston School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hackney
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Lauriston School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 82% in Hackney and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 79% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Lauriston School
For September 2026 entry, 71 families put Lauriston School as their first choice and 178 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 19 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lauriston School are St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 81% reading, 87% maths); Orchard Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 93% reading, 92% maths); St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles); and Chisenhale Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 85% maths).
Lauriston School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary SchoolOrchard Primary SchoolSt Elizabeth Catholic Primary SchoolChisenhale Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 51 pupils (11.6%) received SEN support and 12 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cambridge Heath Station, about 920 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Victoria Park Road, 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Lauriston School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Lauriston School are Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (0.2 miles), The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (0.6 miles), Cardinal Pole Catholic School (0.7 miles) and Mulberry UTC (0.8 miles).
Mossbourne Victoria Park AcademyThe Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary SchoolCardinal Pole Catholic SchoolMulberry UTC
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Lauriston School creates a happy, creative learning environment where all pupils are supported to thrive. Teachers are ambitious for every child and deliver a well-planned curriculum with particular strength in reading. The school develops confident, resilient pupils who take pride in their achievements and contribute meaningfully to their community through leadership roles.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics program with early identification and support for pupils falling behind in reading - pupils learn to read quickly and fluently
- Well-planned, sequenced curriculum with confident teacher delivery, particularly strong in mathematics and science
- Inclusive approach ensuring pupils with SEND learn the same curriculum and participate fully in all school activities
- Strong personal and social development with pupils taking meaningful leadership roles such as school council and mental health teams
- Safe, welcoming environment with mostly calm behavior and clear expectations established from early years
Areas for Improvement
- Checking of what pupils understand and remember is sometimes not robust enough in all subjects - teachers need to consistently assess whether pupils have learned key content and skills as intended
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with well-embedded safeguarding culture, staff receiving relevant training, secure knowledge of responsibilities, and leaders working with agencies to keep children safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, Pride Youth Network, junior mental health team, outdoor learning, camping in Kent, Science Museum visits, music and art performances
Lauriston School is a welcoming and supportive primary school where pupils enjoy learning and develop strong personal and social skills. The school has good overall effectiveness with well-planned curriculum delivery and strong focus on reading fluency.
At a Glance
24.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
27.6
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Lauriston School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Lauriston School.
- The Strings Club - Tower Hamlets Holiday Camp630m away · Not yet graded
- SPRING CHISENHALE630m away · Not yet graded
- Hackney After School Club660m away · Not yet graded
- Bethnal Green After School Club890m away · Not yet graded
- School Friend Clubs @ London Fields920m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Lauriston School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Lauriston 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
- 84
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 84 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 71 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
395 pupils
420 places
25 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hackney council
Places available
2,405
Applications
1,677
Got 1st preference
88.1%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All primary applications across Hackney council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
51
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
14.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
440
Total Pupils
253
Boys
187
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,041
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,947
Per pupil
£2937k
Total funding
£142k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
6.4%
Persistent absence
345
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Lauriston School
What are SATs results like at Lauriston School?
Of the pupils at Lauriston School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Lauriston School's Ofsted rating?
Lauriston School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
What is the catchment area for Lauriston School?
No fixed boundary. When Lauriston School is oversubscribed, Hackney allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Lauriston School?
Lauriston School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Lauriston School?
Classes at Lauriston School average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Lauriston School?
Lauriston School has around 440 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lauriston School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Lauriston School in 2024/25. 6.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lauriston School?
Apply through Hackney's coordinated admissions process, naming Lauriston School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Lauriston School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Lauriston School: The Strings Club - Tower Hamlets Holiday Camp (630m away, registered, not yet graded), SPRING CHISENHALE (630m away, registered, not yet graded) and Hackney After School Club (660m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Lauriston School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 84 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 71 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 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 Lauriston School?
Lauriston School is at Rutland Road, London, E9 7JS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)