St Monica's Catholic Primary School
82%
Capacity
197
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Monica's Catholic Primary School
St Monica's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Hackney community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 197 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Monica's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Ruthven, it falls under Hackney local authority.
St Monica's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 14 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Monica's Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Science Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hackney, St Monica's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 43 Hoxton Street, London, Hackney, N1 6QN |
| Headteacher | Amanda Ruthven |
| Local Authority | Hackney |
| Number of Pupils | 197 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.3% |
| School Capacity | 197 / 240 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
43 Hoxton Street, London
Hackney, N1 6QN
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