St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Hackney, E8 4PB · Hackney · primary school
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11th 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 — 9.7/10 against 493 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in netball, athletics, dodge-ball, archery, hockey, cricket, kayaking, fencing, and dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with diverse learning needs?
What Ofsted said about St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St. Paul's with St. Michael's CofE Primary School “continues to be an outstanding school.” Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a community where pupils are “polite, happy and confident” and demonstrate “a real enthusiasm for learning.” The school provides a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that is well-ordered to build knowledge depth, supported by staff who show “genuine care” for pupils and their families.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with topics chosen to “reflect pupils’ backgrounds” and engage their interest.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “access the same curriculum as their peers” and receive “high-quality support” to succeed.
- Phonics teaching is delivered with “skill and precision,” enabling pupils to learn to read with fluency quickly.
- Teachers possess “good subject knowledge” and effectively check understanding, helping pupils to “think and work like subject specialists.”
- Leaders prioritise staff well-being, ensuring workload is “manageable” and fostering a culture where staff describe themselves as “one big family.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders establishing a “strong culture of safeguarding” and ensuring staff remain alert to risks through regular training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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