St John and St James CofE Primary School
93%
Capacity
223
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St John and St James CofE Primary School
St John and St James CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Hackney community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 223 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Grace Gladstone, it falls under Hackney local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1531st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 49 in Hackney.
St John and St James CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 28 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John and St James CofE Primary School include Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Netball, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Choir, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hackney, St John and St James CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Isabella Road, London, Hackney, E9 6DX |
| Headteacher | Grace Gladstone |
| Local Authority | Hackney |
| Number of Pupils | 223 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.9% |
| School Capacity | 223 / 240 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1531st of 13,686
Nationally
364th of 1,592
In London
18th of 49
In Hackney
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
76
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Isabella Road, London
Hackney, E9 6DX
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