St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
57%
Capacity
256
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Hackney community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 256 pupils on roll, operating at 57% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Toni Mason, it falls under Hackney local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8266th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 49 in Hackney.
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 18 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Rounders, Athletics, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hackney, St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Crondall Street, London, Hackney, N1 6JG |
| Headteacher | Toni Mason |
| Local Authority | Hackney |
| Number of Pupils | 256 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.8% |
| School Capacity | 256 / 451 (57% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (9 Nov 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8266th of 13,686
Nationally
1286th of 1,592
In London
45th of 49
In Hackney
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
59%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Crondall Street, London
Hackney, N1 6JG
Journey to School
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