Remember The Hyde School. It’s a place that once buzzed with the energy of young minds. The Hyde School closed its doors in 2013. Today we reflect on its history.
The Hyde School was a primary school for children aged 3 to 11. It was located on Hyde Crescent in London. The school’s URN was 139817. It was a community school with no religious affiliation.
In 2020 the percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at the 10 nearest schools was 19.1%. The local child deprivation rate was 17.3% within a 2km radius. Ethnic minority pupils comprised 85.6% of the student population at the 10 nearest schools in 2020. The distance to the 10th nearest school was 1.9km.
The Hyde School became an academy. It was sponsored by The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust. Ms Sian Morris served as principal. The school’s phone number was 02082058707. Its website was http://www.thehydeschool.co.uk/.
The school had a capacity of 420 pupils. The number of pupils was 471. This suggests it was a popular school.
The Hyde School had predecessor schools. These were Hyde Junior School and The Hyde Infants’ School. These schools linked on June 21, 2013.
The Hyde School served a diverse student body. In its general makeup the number of pupils was 471. The boy/girl ratio was nearly balanced. Boys made up 47.56% and girls 52.44%. A significant percentage of students, 19.6%, were eligible for free school meals. For 73.7% of students, English was not their first language.
Class sizes at The Hyde School averaged around 29.4 students per teacher. Key Stage 1 and 2 classes both had an average size of 30 students taught by one teacher.
The Hyde School’s student body represented various ethnicities. These included White British, Indian, African and Asian backgrounds.
Ofsted last inspected The Hyde School in 2015. The school achieved an outstanding rating. The school made sure its pupils were well behaved. It dealt effectively with bullying. The school was well led and managed.
The Hyde School’s legacy lives on in its students. Though the school is closed, its impact remains. Its story reminds us of the importance of primary education.