Schools in Hackney, London (2025)
5 schools · 1,803 students · 3 independent, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 341.
Hackney, in London, has 5 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,803 students. By level there are 4 primary, 1 all-through; by sector 3 independent, 2 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Hackney's schools is 341, below the London median of 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
3 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Southwold Primary School (78.7, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School (71.1, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Vishnitz Girls School (5.9, lower 50% of all-through schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Beis Rochel D'satmar School (611 students), Vishnitz Girls School (504 students), Southwold Primary School (341 students). 3 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Hackney
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- 179Southwold Primary SchoolHackney · Local authority Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 341 students
- 271St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary SchoolHackney · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 36Vishnitz Girls SchoolHackney · Independent All-through23.3 Attainment 8 · 504 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwold Primary School Hackney · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 78.7 Top 25% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 341 |
| 2 | St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School Hackney · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 71.1 Top 25% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 3 | Vishnitz Girls School Hackney · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 5.9 Lower 50% | 23.3 Attainment 8 | 504 |
Other schools in Hackney
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 3 schools in Hackney side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hackney?
Southwold Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Hackney with a Success Index (England) of 78.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Hackney?
Hackney has 5 schools (4 primary, 1 all-through) educating 1,803 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Hackney?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Hackney is 341. Number of pupils in the latest school census.