The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 38.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Miss Grace Gladstone (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Isabella Road, Hackney, London, E9 6DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Elizabeth Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Gatehouse School
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Chisenhale Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Secondary · 2.0km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Bonner Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
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Primary · 2.1km away
Globe Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John and St James CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John and St James CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John and St James CofE Primary School?
St John and St James CofE Primary School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John and St James CofE Primary School take?
St John and St James CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John and St James CofE Primary School?
St John and St James CofE Primary School is in London, E9 6DX, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John and St James CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John and St James CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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