Side By Side School
IndependentPrimaryNursery
Side By Side School
Ages2 – 20
110 pupils
Outstanding· Sept 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Hackney
Head Teacher
Mr Gerald Lebrett
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
September 2001
Website
www.sidebyside.org.uk
Reference Number
133439
Additional Provisions
Nursery Provision
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils110 (73% of capacity)
Age Range2 – 20
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls59% / 41%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support21.8%
SEN with EHCP76.4%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
7 inspections on record
Current Rating
Outstanding· Sept 2025
- 2025Outstanding
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Early years provision Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Staff are experts in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Interventions such as speech and occupational therapy are timely and effective.
Curriculum2- The curriculum is well-matched to pupils' needs and prepares them for the future.
- Learning is broken into small steps to support pupils' progress and confidence.
Leadership2- Leaders ensure the school provides an exceptional quality of education.
- Leadership fosters a culture of well-being for both staff and pupils.
Safeguarding2- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and meet statutory requirements.
- The school's inclusive ethos is central to its safeguarding approach.
Pupil Progress2- Staff closely monitor and adapt learning to support each pupil's development.
- Progress is recognised as different for each pupil, with no limits placed on achievement.
Teaching Quality2- Staff are adept at checking progress and designing suitable learning activities.
- Lessons are calm, purposeful, and based on trusting relationships.
Personal Development2- Pupils have access to a range of experiences that build confidence and independence.
- Pupils learn about emotions, safety, and British values through the curriculum.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Staff manage behaviour calmly and help pupils regulate their actions.
- Pupils have impressive attendance and a love of learning.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2022Good
- 2018Good
- 2015Good
- 2011
- 2008
- 2006
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
No GCSE results available for this year.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
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