Hackney New School
URN: 139595 • Hackney E8 4DL
Overview
- Name
- Hackney New School
- URN
- 139595
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 45.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Charlotte Whelan (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Kingsland Road, Hackney E8 4DL
Summary
Hackney New School is a mixed secondary free school located in Hackney, with a current enrolment of 431 pupils and a capacity of 700. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their skills. With a significant percentage of pupils (42.4%) eligible for free school meals, the school prioritises equity and access to quality education for all students.
The curriculum at Hackney New School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating both traditional subjects and creative opportunities, such as music and arts. The school promotes continuous learning through various online platforms, encouraging students to engage with additional resources outside the classroom. Regular events, including open mornings and parent clinics, facilitate strong communication between the school and families, fostering a sense of community.
Students at Hackney New School benefit from a personalised approach to education, with dedicated staff providing support tailored to individual needs. The school’s ethos emphasises the importance of collaboration and creativity, preparing students for future challenges while nurturing their personal growth.
The curriculum at Hackney New School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating both traditional subjects and creative opportunities, such as music and arts. The school promotes continuous learning through various online platforms, encouraging students to engage with additional resources outside the classroom. Regular events, including open mornings and parent clinics, facilitate strong communication between the school and families, fostering a sense of community.
Students at Hackney New School benefit from a personalised approach to education, with dedicated staff providing support tailored to individual needs. The school’s ethos emphasises the importance of collaboration and creativity, preparing students for future challenges while nurturing their personal growth.
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Nearby alternatives
- Clapton Girls' Academy (72.0)
- Mossbourne Community Academy (71.1)
- Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (65.8)
- Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form (64.7)
- Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) (62.6)
Key details
- LA
- Hackney
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 700
- Pupils
- 431
- Boys
- 245
- Girls
- 186
- FSM %
- 42.40
- Open date
- 2013-09-02
- Close date
- 2019-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 431 | 245 | 186 | 700 | 42.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 431 | 245 | 186 | 700 | 42.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 431 | 245 | 186 | 700 | 42.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 431 | 245 | 186 | 700 | 42.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 431 | 245 | 186 | 700 | 42.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 431 | 245 | 186 | 700 | 42.40 |
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