The short version
Average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 185
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 67.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Mrs Sandra Brierley (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
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Kenninghall Road, Clapton, London, E5 8BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMossbourne Community Academy
Secondary · 799m away
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St John and St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The City Academy, Hackney
Secondary · 1.5km away
Morningside Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Children's House School
Independent · 1.6km away
Newington Green Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School?
St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School take?
St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School?
St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School is in London, E5 8BS, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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