Gainsborough Primary School

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Who are we?

Gainsborough is a two-form entry primary school in the heart of Hackney Wick for children aged two to eleven years of age. The reception intake is for 90 children per academic year. 

Gainsborough School belongs to the Primary Advantage Federation; a group of eight good and outstanding schools who believe their schools benefit from collaborative working. They are committed to a shared responsibility to the wider school community and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of their own schools.


Gainsborough School's unique offer to its pupils

  • Free school meals for all children
  • Free school uniforms on starting at the school
  • Free full-time Nursery places for all its Nursery age children

Breakfast and after-school clubs

Extended schools, after-school clubs, breakfast clubs, and holiday clubs or playschemes, can help parents balance work and family life. They are Ofsted-regulated and offer parents and carers a cost-effective and safe solution to before and after-school childcare. 

Information about support for children with additional needs and disabilities

The government has said schools must provide information to parents about the support they give to children with additional needs. These SEN Information Reports (SEN - Special Educational Needs) are intended to explain the practical day-to-day approach taken in each school. They should be written in a way that is helpful, clear, and meaningful for parents.

You can find Gainsborough's School SEN Information Report on the school's website, ask the school for a printed copy, or see the following Hackney Local Offer website articles that explain this duty - What is a school SEN information report?

The Aviary - Additionally Resourced Provision for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs

Gainsborough has an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) called The Aviary for Children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs (SEMH).  

The Aviary offers 10 places for children who have SEMH, an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), and have been identified as needing additional specialist intervention. 

The Aviary provides a nurturing educational environment, with a range of specialist support, and a flexible approach to each individual child’s needs. This ARP meets the needs of children with SEMH who are able to access the National Curriculum, and who would particularly benefit from enhanced levels of specialist support.

Places at The Aviary are allocated by a Panel, held by Hackney Education. The following documents provide more detailed information: 

SEND Local Offer

Local Offer Age Bands
Primary 4 -10
SEN Provision Type
  • Universal
  • Targeted
Schools SEND Information
Gainsborough School SEN Information Report

Who to contact

Contact Name
Jenna Clark
Contact Position
Executive Headteacher
Telephone
020 8985 4622 020 8985 4622
E-mail
admin@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
Website
www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk/
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Where to go

Address
Berkshire Road
Hackney
London
Postcode

E9 5ND

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Time / Date Details

Session Information
Term time only

Inclusion Information

Special Needs provision
Yes
Details
SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health) additional resourced provision

Other details

What to do if you have a complaint

If you have any feedback for the school, then do talk about it with your teacher or SENCO.  If you are not happy with their response and wish to make a formal complaint, then ask the school reception for the school complaints procedure.  More information on school complaints can be found on Hackney Education's website – Schools Complaints Procedure

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
100225
Inspection history
Inspection History
DateTypeOutcome
14/06/2023School InspectionGood

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