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Mossbourne Parkside Academy

Academy converter · London · E8 1AS

Ages 3–11 · 327 pupils · Hackney

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

68%

Overall absence

4.2%

Admissions demand

1.37 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-06-02

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)68%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.5%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
349

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.37 · Competitive

1st preferences

41

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

30

Total preferences (any rank)
90
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
9
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill73%

327 pupils · 450 places

Pupils on roll
327
Boys / girls
157 / 170
School capacity
450
Capacity fill
327 / 450 (73%)
Free school meals
59.5%
FSM pupils
191
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION
Academy trust
THE MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION
Sponsor
The Mossbourne Federation
Headteacher
Ms Maeve Kelly

Location

Address
Sigdon Road, Hackney
Postcode
E8 1AS
Town
London
Local authority
Hackney
District
Hackney
Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in London, Hackney, 327 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 59.5%.

Open schools in London
1846
Primary schools in London
994
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in E8
10
Primary in E8
8
Open schools in Hackney LA
104
Primary in Hackney LA
50

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LondonNear E8

  • The Olive School, Hackney

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Free schools · Primary

    London · E9 6EJ · Hackney

    Ages 4–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM54.1%
    • Demand1.32

    0.4 miles away

  • Gayhurst Community School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    London · E8 3EN · Hackney

    Ages 3–11

    • KS285%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM22.1%
    • Demand1.22

    0.4 miles away

  • Halley House School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Primary

    London · E8 2DJ · Hackney

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM43.6%
    • Demand0.94

    0.5 miles away

  • Nightingale Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    London · E5 8NA · Hackney

    Ages 3–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM57.7%
    • Demand0.92

    0.5 miles away

  • Shacklewell Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    London · E8 2EA · Hackney

    Ages 2–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM35.2%
    • Demand1.02

    0.5 miles away

  • Morningside Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    London · E9 6LL · Hackney

    Ages 2–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM62.2%
    • Demand0.90

    0.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Maeve Kelly
Telephone
02086181300
Website
http://www.mpa.mossbourne.org/

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