Hackney in top five most ‘anti grammar school’ areas of England
Pollster YouGov says borough came fifth out of 148 parts of England least well disposed towards this type of school
Local Schools Network
Improved GCSE results in Hackney, but are our schools making the grade?
Results were up again in 2013 but a closer look at the data reveals a nuanced picture
Local authorities gain more influence over free schools
New proposals will grant local authorities more power to help decide locations of free schools and academies
Hackney free schools – the debate continues
Politicians and teachers are no closer to consensus as Hackney counts down to the opening of two new free schools in the borough
Academies fail to make grade on good GCSEs, study shows
New exam results analysis shows academies are not outperforming local authority schools – despite additional government funding
Analysis: ‘Free schools’ revolution will affect all Hackney students
Residents recently voted overwhelmingly against opening a free school in the borough. But government enthusiasm for its big education idea will mean a major shake-up for all schools as pupils and parents are caught up in a passionate debate about standards and accountability