St John and St James CofE Primary School
Primary · Voluntary aided school · Ages 3–11 · London, Hackney
St John and St James CofE Primary School is a primary school in London, Hackney for ages 3–11 (voluntary aided school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 8 May 2024. Hackney has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2018 to 2022 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Isabella Road, Hackney, London, E9 6DX
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Hackney
- Pupils on roll
- 218 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 41.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 8 May 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils love coming to this inclusive and nurturing school.”
- “Behaviour in the school is exemplary.”
- “Pupils demonstrate kindness and respect towards their peers.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 June 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 69% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 23 first-preference applications, 26 offers in total, 23 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2018 to 2022, as Hackney published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Hackney.
- Morningside Primary School 0.1 mi School remains Outstanding Last distance published
- The Olive School, Hackney 0.2 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Berger Primary School 0.3 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Orchard Primary School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Rushmore Primary School 0.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Mossbourne Parkside Academy 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Millfields Community School 0.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School 0.6 mi Good Last distance published