Northwold Primary School is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Hackney, London (E5 8RN). It has 308 pupils and a capacity of 470.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024, Northwold Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 90% of pupils at Northwold Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 31% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 80%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (49.7%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 76% speak English as an additional language. Hackney is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.
Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.