Leaways School
London, Hackney, Greater London · E5 9NZ
A small independent school in the London borough of Hackney, Leaways serves around 79 pupils across a mixed, non-denominational and non-boarding setting. Its modest size suggests a close-knit environment in which staff can know pupils individually. Entry is available at age 11, including via an 11+ route. Led by headteacher Mr Alan Thomson, the school is inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 79
- Location
- London, Hackney, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.kedlestongroup.com/our-schools-homes/day-schools/leaways-school/home
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Alan Thomson
Latest results
Attainment 8
7.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs, and the published attainment figures sit well below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 7.3 against a national average of 46.9, and 0% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. These results point to a school whose intake and academic profile differ markedly from the mainstream, and families should explore directly how the school supports each pupil's particular needs and goals.
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Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small, specialist-feeling independent in Hackney where the headline academic figures invite a careful, in-person conversation about fit before applying.
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Leaways School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Leaways School located?
Leaways School is located at 18 Theydon Road, Clapton, London, E5 9NZ.
What type of school is Leaways School?
Leaways School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Leaways School?
Leaways School has approximately 79 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.