St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School
London, E5 8BS · Hackney · primary school
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39th 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 — 8.1/10 against 223 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 62% | 2.55 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 38% | 3.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 22.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, cross country, orienteering, dodgeball, and basketball, alongside a School Council. Trips include visits to Hackney Town Hall and the Houses of Parliament.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where “parents, carers, pupils and staff all appreciate the strong sense of community.” It highlights a “supportive environment where pupils feel safe” and notes that the curriculum is “ambitious and carefully sequenced.” The inspection concludes that the school provides a high-quality education with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave well,” showing respect and contributing to a “calm and orderly atmosphere.”
- The curriculum enables pupils to use a “wide range of vocabulary” and build on prior learning effectively.
- Reading is a priority, with teachers successfully teaching phonics and providing books that “reflect the cultural diversity of the school community.”
- The school works closely with parents and professionals to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “tailored and nurturing” support.
- Staff feel “well supported” and appreciate actions taken to reduce workload, while governors share a “common goal” with leaders.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not “routinely identify pupils’ misconceptions promptly,” allowing errors to persist.
- The school needs to ensure all staff “check learning carefully” so that gaps in knowledge are “identified and addressed swiftly.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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