Shoreditch Park Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Whitmore Primary School excels at rapid pupil progress despite many students starting with below-average skills. Teachers use excellent marking and feedback so pupils know exactly how to improve, and the school provides outstanding support for pupils with special needs and those learning English as an additional language. Pupils love learning here - they behave exceptionally well, feel safe and secure, and attendance is above average.
Key Strengths
- Teaching is never less than good and much is outstanding, with excellent consistency across all classes
- Pupils make very rapid progress in English and mathematics, with rising standards
- Outstanding behaviour and safety, with a clear behaviour management system that pupils respond well to
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and those learning English as an additional language
- Strong phonics and reading programme helping pupils become fluent readers
Areas for Improvement
- Raise attainment in English and mathematics further by sharing outstanding teaching practice across all classes to achieve greater consistency
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils feel safe, secure, valued and cared for at school with well-maintained behaviour records and close monitoring of attendance.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast and after-school clubs, playground buddy scheme, City Year mentoring programme
This is an outstanding school that has dramatically improved teaching quality and pupil achievement since joining the Best Start Federation. The school is led exceptionally well with high expectations for all pupils.
At a Glance
59.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 74%. Maths has declined from 75% to 70%. Writing has declined from 75% to 63%.
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
28.4
KS2
16
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
441 pupils
445 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Hackney
Places available
2,495
Applications
1,817
Got 1st preference
85.0%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Primary admissions across Hackney (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.30996%
Overall absence
19.50549%
Persistent absence
364
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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