Shacklewell Primary School, London
Shacklewell Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 628th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
- 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 26 Oct 2026
Shacklewell Primary School in detail
Shacklewell Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Shacklewell. I am immensely proud to lead this wonderful, community focused school. At Shacklewell we offer a first class education for all children from age 2 through to 11. We proactively champion diversity because we know that by representing our whole school community we enrich all of our lives."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Shacklewell Primary 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 73% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Shacklewell Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 73 families put Shacklewell Primary School as their first choice and 178 named it as one of their preferences, for 61 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 18 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Shacklewell Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Shacklewell Primary School are Halley House School (0.1 miles, Good, 89% reading, 78% maths); Princess May Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 73% reading, 83% maths); St Matthias Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 95% reading, 80% maths); and Benthal Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 81% maths).
Shacklewell Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Halley House SchoolPrincess May Primary SchoolSt Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolBenthal Primary School
What parents say
151 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Shacklewell Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 85% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (85%).
Who goes there
37.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 31.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (28%), Black (15%) and Mixed (14%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Dalston Kingsland Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Princess May Road (->s), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Shacklewell Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Shacklewell Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Shacklewell Primary School are The Excelsior Academy (0.1 miles), Mossbourne Community Academy (0.5 miles) and Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form (0.6 miles).
The Excelsior AcademyMossbourne Community AcademyStoke Newington School and Sixth Form
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Shacklewell Primary School is a place where children thrive both academically and personally. The school teaches reading, writing and maths exceptionally well with expert phonics teaching from the early years, while also providing a broad curriculum that develops confident, kind and resilient learners. Teachers work closely with each child to address any gaps quickly, and the school creates wonderful opportunities for pupils to contribute to their community and develop strong character.
Key Strengths
- Expert teaching of phonics, reading, writing and maths with pupils achieving highly across all subjects
- Impeccable pupil behaviour and strong social skills creating a calm, productive learning environment
- Comprehensive support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND to help them succeed
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum that builds knowledge from Nursery through Year 6
- Excellent enrichment activities and community involvement opportunities for pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Mixed-aged advocacy groups (Here to Combat Loneliness, Save the Planet), bank work observation, presentations to overseas visitors, community service projects including foodbank support and care home visits
Shacklewell Primary School has successfully maintained the outstanding standards from its previous inspection. Pupils love attending and achieve highly across a broad and ambitious curriculum, with excellent behaviour and strong character development.
At a Glance
37.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
151 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 66% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
28.2
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
18
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Shacklewell Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Shacklewell Primary School.
- YH LEARNING DALSTONAt the school · Not yet graded
- ShowKids- Old Fire Station Community Centre740m away · Not yet graded
- On the Ball Holiday Camp770m away · Not yet graded
- FunnCamp at Benthal Primary770m away · Not yet graded
- ShowKids- Stormont House School920m away · Not yet graded
- New Age After School Club Ltd950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Shacklewell Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Shacklewell Primary 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
- 237
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 45
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 237 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 45 serious and 192 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
40 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
Your chances of a place at Shacklewell Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
412 pupils
420 places
8 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
54
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
461
Total Pupils
213
Boys
248
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
24.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,189
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,173
Per pupil
£3318k
Total funding
£209k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
10.0%
Persistent absence
359
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
Shacklewell Primary School
Questions parents ask about Shacklewell Primary School
What are SATs results like at Shacklewell Primary School?
Of the pupils at Shacklewell Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Shacklewell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shacklewell Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Shacklewell Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Shacklewell Primary 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 Shacklewell Primary School?
Shacklewell Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Shacklewell Primary School?
Classes at Shacklewell Primary School average 24.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Shacklewell Primary School?
Shacklewell Primary School has around 461 pupils on roll. 37% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Shacklewell Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Shacklewell Primary School in 2024/25. 10% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Shacklewell Primary School?
Apply through Hackney's coordinated admissions process, naming Shacklewell Primary 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 Shacklewell Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: YH LEARNING DALSTON (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Shacklewell Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 237 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 45 serious and 192 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 40 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 Shacklewell Primary School?
Shacklewell Primary School is at Shacklewell Row, Hackney, London, E8 2EA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)