St John and St James CofE Primary School
#994 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#6238 of 15,697 nationally
About St John and St James CofE Primary School
St John and St James CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Hackney local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 218 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 58.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 994th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 218; capacity filled 90.8%.
There are 1547 schools in London; St John and St James CofE Primary School ranks 721st of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)69%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)40.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St John and St James CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 218
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 40.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 90.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 69%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St John and St James CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The City Academy, Hackney
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,149 students · 126 m away
Morningside Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
428 students · 176 m away
Cardinal Pole Catholic School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
980 students · 213 m away
The Olive School, Hackney
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
629 students · 272 m away
Berger Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
414 students · 420 m away
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
752 students · 487 m away
Clapton Girls' Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,169 students · 753 m away
Orchard Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
518 students · 806 m away
Rushmore Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
455 students · 828 m away
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
327 students · 869 m away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Donnington Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Belmont Infant School
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218 students
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
Laycock Primary School
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217 students
Deptford Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St John and St James CofE Primary School a good school?
St John and St James CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 58.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #994 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St John and St James CofE Primary School rank in London?
St John and St James CofE Primary School ranks #994 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #6238 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St John and St James CofE Primary School?
St John and St James CofE Primary School had 218 students in 2025.
Is St John and St James CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St John and St James CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St John and St James CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St John and St James CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.