Leaways School
Other independent special school · Ages 7–17 · London, Hackney
Leaways School is an independent special school in London, Hackney for ages 7–17.
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Key facts
- Address
- 18 Theydon Road, Clapton, London, E5 9NZ
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–17
- Council
- Hackney
- Pupils on roll
- 72 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “A calm, structured start to the day enables pupils to feel safe, within clear routines.”
- “Staff understand these needs well and tailor support carefully for each pupil.”
- “Staff greet pupils warmly each morning as soon as they arrive.”
To improve
- “While some pupils' absence remains high, leaders take steps to achieve small, measurable improvements for these pupils too.”
- “Others do not have the emotional readiness to be in school and attend regularly.”
- “However, use of such checks is variable and, in some subjects, lacks consistent precision.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 September 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 7.3 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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