St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School
London, E9 7JF · Hackney · primary school
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35th 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 — 9.3/10 against 661 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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 of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Grammar, Poetry, Art and Music Clubs. Sports include football, multisport, basketball, netball and cricket. Arts provision features Forest School, steel pans, guitar and singing assemblies, with participation in the Hackney Music Festival. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 140 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 Forest School session involve for younger children? How is the after-school club structured for wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, which fosters a strong "family feel" and high expectations for behaviour. Leaders have established a "well-sequenced and coherent" curriculum that enables pupils to apply their knowledge securely, particularly in reading and writing. The school is rated as "Good" across all inspection categories, including early years provision and leadership.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well sequenced," with teachers ensuring pupils have a "secure understanding" of subject knowledge and vocabulary.
- Phonics are taught in a "systematic and consistent manner," helping pupils develop reading fluency and resilience when tackling unfamiliar words.
- Pupils demonstrate positive "behaviour and attitudes," understanding expectations and supporting one another in lessons with minimal disruption.
- Early years provision is effective, with children learning routines quickly and developing language skills through careful modelling by staff.
- Leaders provide well-chosen opportunities for wider development, including clubs reflecting pupils’ interests and teaching about "British values" and democracy.
Areas to improve
- Revised approaches to supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "not fully embedded," leaving some staff unclear on how to meet specific needs.
- Record-keeping for behaviour and well-being incidents "lack rigour" in some instances, preventing leaders from building an accurate picture of improvements over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with thorough recruitment procedures and staff who know how to report concerns, though leaders are strengthening record-keeping to capture all support provided.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
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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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