The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 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.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 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
- 160
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 66.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Blewett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Wordsworth Road, London, N16 8DD
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
Rosemary Sld School
Special school · 1.9km away
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
The Bridge Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Matthias Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Matthias Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Matthias Church of England Primary School?
St Matthias Church of England Primary School currently has 160 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthias Church of England Primary School take?
St Matthias Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Matthias Church of England Primary School?
St Matthias Church of England Primary School is in London, N16 8DD, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthias Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Matthias Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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