St John and St James CofE Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St John and St James CofE Primary School currently has around 223 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.9% boys and 56.1% girls. Around 38.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 31.8%. white british pupils make up about 13.9% , followed by other white at 11.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Isabella Road, London, E9 6DX |
| Website: | https://www.johnjames.hackney.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02089852045 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hackney |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Grace Gladstone |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 132137 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 223 |
| Number of Boys: | 98 |
| Number of Girls: | 125 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| African | 31.80% | 71 |
| White British | 13.90% | 31 |
| Other White | 11.20% | 25 |
| Caribbean | 9.90% | 22 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.20% | 16 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.00% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 9 |
| Other Black | 3.10% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.70% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 2.70% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Isabella Road , Hackney E9 6DX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Free and Parochial Junior School Isabella Road , E9 6DX | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rams Episcopal Church of England Primary School Mehetabel Road , Hackney E9 6DU | - not rated | 71 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Free and Parochial Infant School Mehetabel Road , E9 6DU | - not rated | 71 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morningside Primary School Chatham Place , Hackney E9 6LL | 4out of 4 | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 138 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 424 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 637 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy 23 Hackney Grove , Hackney E8 3NR | - not rated | 682 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Sixth Form Centre Cassland Building , Cassland Road E9 5BX | - not rated | 847 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.