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Secondary schools in and near E8, Hackney

All 2 secondary schools in E8, Hackney, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in E8, Hackney

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  1. Waterside Academy

    London, E8 4DL · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area

    Results close to the England average.

    18 first choices, 46 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1645.5

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.8%
    Pupils
    351
    Pupils per teacher
    10.6
    View school Waterside Academy
  2. The Excelsior Academy

    London, E8 2EY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the England average.

    77 first choices, 139 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1646.6

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.7%
    Pupils
    983
    Pupils per teacher
    12.9
    View school The Excelsior Academy

Just outside E8, Hackney

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of E8, Hackney.

  1. The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School

    0.6 miles from E8, Hackney · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the England average.

    67 first choices, 85 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1641.7

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    10.5%
    Pupils
    752
    Pupils per teacher
    13.3
    View school The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
  2. Mossbourne Community Academy

    0.6 miles from E8, Hackney · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the England average.

    358 first choices, 204 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1667.2

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.3%
    Pupils
    1,432
    Pupils per teacher
    13.9
    View school Mossbourne Community Academy
  3. The Bridge Academy

    0.6 miles from E8, Hackney · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the England average.

    128 first choices, 175 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1651.6

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.0%
    Pupils
    1,070
    Pupils per teacher
    13.3
    View school The Bridge Academy
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Four things worth knowing in E8, Hackney

  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

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Secondary schools in E8, Hackney, explained

There are 2 secondary schools in E8, Hackney. 0 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools.

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How many secondary schools are in E8, Hackney?
There are 2 secondary schools in E8, Hackney, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in E8, Hackney?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in E8, Hackney on Eduscope are Waterside Academy and The Excelsior Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in E8, Hackney ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in E8, Hackney?
When choosing a secondary school in E8, Hackney, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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