Hackney has 5 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 19 May 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 2 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side By Side School | Outstanding | 3 Jul 2025 | N16 |
| Stormont House School | Outstanding | 18 Jul 2018 | E5 |
| The Garden School | Outstanding | 16 Jan 2018 | N16 |
| Ickburgh School | Good | 7 Mar 2018 | E9 |
| Leaways School | Expected | 19 May 2026 | E5 |