Gayhurst Community School
#209 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#1327 of 15,697 nationally
About Gayhurst Community School
Gayhurst Community 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 524 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 85.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 209th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (47th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 524; capacity filled 91.9%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Gayhurst Community School ranks 145th 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%)88%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)26%
- 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%)22.1%
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 Gayhurst Community School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 524
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 22.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 88%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 26%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Gayhurst Community School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Hackney · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
185 students · 577 m away
London Fields Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
407 students · 590 m away
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
752 students · 644 m away
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
327 students · 712 m away
Queensbridge Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
398 students · 719 m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students · 751 m away
St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
140 students · 898 m away
Orchard Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
518 students · 952 m away
Sebright School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
430 students · 963 m away
Morningside Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
428 students · 968 m away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
523 students
Discovery Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
523 students
Colegrave Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
519 students
Orchard Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
518 students
Lovelace Primary School
Chessington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
530 students
The Vineyard School
Richmond · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
516 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gayhurst Community School a good school?
Gayhurst Community School has a Success Index (England) of 85.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #209 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 Gayhurst Community School rank in London?
Gayhurst Community School ranks #209 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #1327 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gayhurst Community School?
Gayhurst Community School had 524 students in 2025.
Is Gayhurst Community School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gayhurst Community School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Gayhurst Community School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gayhurst Community School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.