Hackney academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 21 schools in Hackney, London. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- 188Mossbourne Riverside AcademyLondon · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 602 students
- 278Northwold Primary SchoolLondon · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 316 students
- 377The Olive School, HackneyLondon · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 629 students
- 475Mossbourne Community AcademyLondon · Academy Secondary65.1 Attainment 8 · 1,432 students
- 575Clapton Girls' AcademyLondon · Academy Secondary59.4 Attainment 8 · 1,169 students
- 674Lubavitch Girls Primary SchoolLondon · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 101 students
- 773Mossbourne Victoria Park AcademyLondon · Academy Secondary64.3 Attainment 8 · 838 students
- 873St Monica's Catholic Primary SchoolLondon · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 172 students
- 971Halley House SchoolLondon · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 166 students
- 1066City of London Academy, Shoreditch ParkLondon · Academy Secondary54.3 Attainment 8 · 914 students
- 1166The Bridge AcademyLondon · Academy Secondary56.9 Attainment 8 · 1,070 students
- 1265Hackney New Primary SchoolLondon · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 344 students
- 1363Mossbourne Parkside AcademyLondon · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 327 students
- 1456Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls)London · Academy Secondary39.9 Attainment 8 · 100 students
- 1554Haggerston SchoolLondon · Academy Secondary52.7 Attainment 8 · 939 students
- 1653The City Academy, HackneyLondon · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 1,149 students
- 1742The Excelsior AcademyLondon · Academy Secondary44.7 Attainment 8 · 983 students
- 1841Skinners' AcademyLondon · Academy Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 939 students
- 1936Waterside AcademyLondon · Academy Secondary44.6 Attainment 8 · 351 students
- 2029Cardinal Pole Catholic SchoolLondon · Academy Secondary42.9 Attainment 8 · 980 students
- 2125Lubavitch Boys' Primary SchoolLondon · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 113 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mossbourne Riverside Academy London · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 88.3 Top 10% | 92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 602 |
| 2 | Northwold Primary School London · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 78.3 Top 25% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 316 |
| 3 | The Olive School, Hackney London · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.5 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 629 |
| 4 | Mossbourne Community Academy London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 75.2 Top 25% | 65.1 Attainment 8 | 1,432 |
| 5 | Clapton Girls' Academy London · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 74.5 Top 25% | 59.4 Attainment 8 | 1,169 |
| 6 | Lubavitch Girls Primary School London · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 74.3 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 101 |
| 7 | Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 73.1 Top 25% | 64.3 Attainment 8 | 838 |
| 8 | St Monica's Catholic Primary School London · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 72.6 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 172 |
| 9 | Halley House School London · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 71.0 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 166 |
| 10 | City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park London · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 66.1 Top 50% | 54.3 Attainment 8 | 914 |
| 11 | The Bridge Academy London · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 65.7 Top 50% | 56.9 Attainment 8 | 1,070 |
| 12 | Hackney New Primary School London · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 65.4 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 344 |
| 13 | Mossbourne Parkside Academy London · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.5 Top 50% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 327 |
| 14 | Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 56.1 Top 50% | 39.9 Attainment 8 | 100 |
| 15 | Haggerston School London · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 54.3 Top 50% | 52.7 Attainment 8 | 939 |
| 16 | The City Academy, Hackney London · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 53.4 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,149 |
| 17 | The Excelsior Academy London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 44.7 Attainment 8 | 983 |
| 18 | Skinners' Academy London · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 41.4 Lower 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 939 |
| 19 | Waterside Academy London · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.2 Lower 50% | 44.6 Attainment 8 | 351 |
| 20 | Cardinal Pole Catholic School London · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 28.5 Lower 50% | 42.9 Attainment 8 | 980 |
| 21 | Lubavitch Boys' Primary School London · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 25.2 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 113 |
Mossbourne Riverside Academy in London leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Hackney with a Success Index (England) of 88.3. Of the 21 schools shown, 21 are academy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Hackney?
Mossbourne Riverside Academy in London, London ranks first among academies & free schools in Hackney with a Success Index (England) of 88.3 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 602).
How are academies & free schools in Hackney ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.