EDUCATION IN HACKNEY
We support several charities and institutions locally, founded in our great past. Chiefly among them we support two church schools- founded in 1520 by the Rev’d Christopher Urswick.

Primary
The school building in Isabella Road and the newer premises for the younger children in Mehetabel Road are both recently improved and refurbished and provide some of the best facilities. The school runs clubs outside school hours including training for sports events the school competes in, and other vocational activities.

More information on St John and St James CofE Primary can be found here:
www.johnjames.hackney.sch.uk

Secondary
Hackney Free and Parochial is a Voluntary Aided, mixed 11-16, Church of England Secondary School. Each year group has 150 students. The school is smaller than some other local schools and aim to ensure that every child is valued and encouraged to achieve to the very best of their ability.

At the core of the school’s policies is a commitment to Gospel values ensuring that Hackney Free and Parochial has a strong Christian ethos. Whilst the school is an Anglican foundation it is also a highly diverse and vibrant community where 48 languages are spoken by students. Hackney Free values and respects all faiths and cultural backgrounds.

The school is a Specialist Sports College. Hackney Free wants all students to be academically successfully, spiritually developed and make healthy lifestyle choices.
More information on Hackney Free and Parochial secondary can be found here: www.hackneyfree.hackney.sch.uk