Haggerston School

URN: 100277 • London E2 8LS

Overview

Name
Haggerston School
URN
100277
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ciara Emmerson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Weymouth Terrace, London E2 8LS

Summary

Haggerston School is a mixed community secondary school located in Hackney, London, with an enrolment of 1,053 students and a capacity of 1,100. The school is part of the Community Schools Trust and is committed to providing a high-achieving educational environment. It emphasizes academic rigour and has a strong ethos centred around the values of Aspiration, Creativity, and Character, which guide its teaching and learning practices.

The curriculum at Haggerston School is designed to be challenging and knowledge-rich, preparing students for both examinations and the demands of adult life. The school promotes intellectual curiosity and resilience while fostering personal responsibility among its students. Alongside academic success, Haggerston encourages participation in the arts, sports, and leadership roles to help students discover and develop their strengths.

Haggerston School also prioritises support for its diverse student body, with 44.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity. The school’s culture aims to build confidence and independent thinking, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive community.

Key details

LA
Hackney
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1100
Pupils
1053
Boys
562
Girls
491
FSM %
44.50
Open date
Close date
2023-08-31
Last Ofsted
2022-12-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1053 562 491 1100 44.50
2024-09-11 1053 562 491 1100 44.50
2023-09-11 1023 541 482 1100 46.00
2022-09-11 1023 541 482 1100 46.00
2021-09-11 1016 545 471 1100 43.00
2020-09-11 1011 545 466 1100 37.80

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