William Patten Primary School
London, N16 0NX · Hackney · primary school
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9th of 50 primary schools in Hackney we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.5/10 against 4,133 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
William Patten Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 434 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the official capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about William Patten Primary School
Overview
Leaders maintain "very high expectations" for all pupils, fostering a "calm and orderly" environment where children are "highly motivated and excited to learn." The school delivers a "comprehensive curriculum" that is "continually refined," ensuring strong academic outcomes and personal development for every student, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious," with subject leaders ensuring pupils build secure knowledge, such as understanding complex scientific ideas like photosynthesis.
- The "early reading curriculum is very effective," using engaging storytelling and targeted support to inspire a "love of reading" and improve fluency.
- Staff provide high-quality inclusion for pupils with SEND, working with external agencies to ensure these pupils "understand what they are taught and that they learn all that they should."
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent behaviour," learning to be "kind and respectful" from the early years through to Year 6.
- Personal development is enriched by "rich and varied educational visits" and a wide range of well-attended clubs, including fencing and gymnastics.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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