The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Urswick School creates a calm, welcoming atmosphere where pupils thrive and behave exceptionally well. Staff know their pupils deeply and provide outstanding support through mentoring and pastoral care. The school's strong community spirit, free lunches for all pupils, and clear expectations mean pupils are proud to attend and attendance is above national average.
Key Strengths
- Excellent pupil behaviour in lessons and around school, with pupils showing respect and pride in their school
- Strong, consistent implementation of behaviour management systems by well-trained staff who know pupils well
- Imaginative rewards system that motivates positive behaviour and encourages attendance and participation
- Safe, inclusive school culture with zero tolerance for bullying and homophobia
- High staff morale and low turnover, with staff enthusiastically supporting the school's vision
Areas for Improvement
- Governors need to receive more detailed analysis of exclusion data so they can properly challenge and hold leaders to account on this aspect of behaviour management
Safeguarding
Pupils feel safe at the school because leaders insist on a culture of tolerance and understanding, with all staff receiving recent training on child protection and female genital mutilation.
The Urswick School is a smaller than average Church of England secondary school in Hackney with 842 pupils. Leaders have taken effective action to maintain high standards of behaviour and pupil attitudes.
At a Glance
70.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.6
Avg class size
38
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
752 pupils
1,050 capacity
298 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Hackney
Places available
2,559
Applications
2,035
Got 1st preference
77.2%
Got preferred school
97.3%
Secondary admissions across Hackney (2025/26)
Inspection History(110)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.46953%
Overall absence
32.87671%
Persistent absence
730
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Morningside Primary School
St John and St James CofE Primary School
Orchard Primary School
St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School
The Olive School, Hackney
Gayhurst Community School
Berger Primary School
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
London Fields Primary School
Lauriston School
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