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The Garden School

The Garden School, London
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The Garden School

Wordsworth Road, London, N16 8BZ

A Good-rated special school in London where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community special school
Pupils
199
Ages
4-18
FSM
57.1%
Capacity
200
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

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Location & Area

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About The Garden School

The Garden School is a secondary school in London, Hackney. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 25 responses), 76% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 199 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wordsworth Road, London, N16 8BZ | More schools in Hackney

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Garden School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Jun 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Garden School

What is The Garden School's Ofsted rating?
The Garden School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about The Garden School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 25 responses): 76% of parents would recommend The Garden School.
What are The Garden School's latest exam results?
The Garden School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Garden School located?
The Garden School is a secondary school in London, Hackney (N16 8BZ).
How many pupils attend The Garden School?
The Garden School has around 199 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Garden School with other schools?
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