Gayhurst Community School
Gayhurst Community School is a primary located in Hackney, E8 3EN. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Outstanding. The school admits pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has approximately 534 pupils on roll.
Gayhurst Community School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a community school. It provides nursery classes for early years children.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Community school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 3 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Hackney
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 570
Number of Pupils: 534
Number of Boys: 263
Number of Girls: 271
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 24.0
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-20
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Outstanding
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-05-01
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Nichols
Phone: 02072546138
Website: http://www.gayhurst.hackney.sch.uk/
Location: Gayhurst Road, Hackney
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gayhurst Community School
What is the Ofsted rating of Gayhurst Community School?
Gayhurst Community School has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Gayhurst Community School admit?
Gayhurst Community School admits pupils from age 3 to 11.
Is Gayhurst Community School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Gayhurst Community School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Gayhurst Community School?
Gayhurst Community School is a community school offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Gayhurst Community School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Gayhurst Community School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Gayhurst Community School?
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