St John and St James CofE Primary School
London, E9 6DX · Hackney · primary school
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23rd of 50 primary schools in Hackney we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.4/10 against 1,703 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John and St James CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating across all key stages?
What Ofsted said about St John and St James CofE Primary School
Overview
This inspection judged the school as ‘Outstanding’ across all categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The report describes an ‘inclusive and nurturing’ environment where pupils ‘love coming to this school’ and demonstrate ‘exemplary’ behaviour. Leaders maintain a ‘clear and ambitious vision’ ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve their full potential.
Strengths
- Pupils receive a ‘high-quality curriculum’ that enables them to ‘recall and build on previous knowledge’, securing deep subject understanding.
- Staff teach early reading effectively, with a carefully selected phonics programme and rapid support for pupils who ‘fall behind’.
- The school fosters strong personal development through its ‘Diverse Britain’ curriculum, helping pupils understand ‘equality and diversity’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘supported highly effectively’ through interventions and personalised learning.
- There are ‘warm relationships between staff and pupils’, with staff feeling their ‘well-being and workload are considered’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that governors understand the systems and hold leaders to account.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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