The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 46.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Mr Kevin Reynolds (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Princess May Road, London, N16 8DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHackney New Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Waterside Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Rotherfield Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Rosemary Works School
Independent · 1.8km away
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.9km away
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Bridge Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Rosemary Sld School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Princess May Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Princess May Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Princess May Primary School?
Princess May Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Princess May Primary School take?
Princess May Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Princess May Primary School?
Princess May Primary School is in London, N16 8DF, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Princess May Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Princess May Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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