Betty Layward Primary School
#223 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#1398 of 15,697 nationally
About Betty Layward Primary School
Betty Layward Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Hackney local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 450 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 85.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 223rd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (60th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 450; capacity filled 100%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Betty Layward Primary School ranks 158th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)81%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)28%
- 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%)17%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Betty Layward Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 450
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 81%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 28%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Betty Layward Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
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Yeshuos Moshe School
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· 847 m away
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
427 students · 868 m away
Shacklewell Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
461 students · 969 m away
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is Betty Layward Primary School a good school?
Betty Layward Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 85.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #223 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Betty Layward Primary School rank in London?
Betty Layward Primary School ranks #223 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #1398 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Betty Layward Primary School?
Betty Layward Primary School had 450 students in 2025.
Is Betty Layward Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Betty Layward Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Betty Layward Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Betty Layward Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.