William Patten Primary School
105%
Capacity
441
Pupils
5.5x
Demand
About William Patten Primary School
William Patten Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Hackney community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 441 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Karen Law, it falls under Hackney local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 736th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 49 in Hackney.
William Patten Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 322 applications for 59 places, making it 5.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 111 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at William Patten Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Dance, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Art Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hackney, William Patten 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Stoke Newington Church St, London, Hackney, N16 0NX |
| Headteacher | Karen Law |
| Local Authority | Hackney |
| Number of Pupils | 441 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.6% |
| School Capacity | 441 / 420 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
736th of 13,686
Nationally
180th of 1,592
In London
9th of 49
In Hackney
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
85%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
322
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
111 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stoke Newington Church St, London
Hackney, N16 0NX
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