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Princess May Primary School

Hackney, N16 8DFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
90%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#285 of 13,686 nationally

About Princess May Primary School

Princess May Primary School is a state primary in Hackney that clearly commands strong local demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 75 applications for just 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.26 — meaning more than three families applied for every spot. Only 11 of those applicants listed it as their first preference, and all 11 were offered places, which suggests that while the school is popular, it is not yet the top choice for every family in the area. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age three, and the headteacher is Kevin Reynolds. With 210 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating at exactly half its potential size, which may reflect the broader demographic trends in Hackney or the school’s own admission history.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPrincess May Road, London, Hackney, N16 8DF
HeadteacherKevin Reynolds
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)46.3%
School Capacity210 / 420 (50% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosLibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersCross CountryFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:25-17:45

Source: princessmay.hackney.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Princess May Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.