The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
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Attainment 8 of 39.2 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 46%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.26
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.49, -0.03]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 141 | 39.2 | — | 46.1% | 68.1% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 147 | 39.3 | -0.26 | 41.5% | 70.1% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 139 | 44.3 | +0.09 | 55.0% | 67.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 146 | 41.5 | -0.71 | 56.0% | 67.0% | 3.7 |
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School information
| URN | 100284 |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Oyedele Rotimi |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | E9 6NR |
| Latest pupils | 141 |
| FSM eligible | 69.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Paragon Road, Hackney, London, E9 6NR
www.theurswickschool.co.uk2089852430| DfE number | 4697 |
| UKPRN | 10015917 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 26 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 25 Jan 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2024 |