Simon Marks Jewish Primary School, London

In its own words: "Ofsted praised the general behaviour of our pupils, including the respect shown to visitors. They also mentioned that children felt safe and secure in school. The Jewish education at Simon Marks was judged to be “Outstanding” - December 2023, with a particuluar emphasis on the excellent teaching and learning of Ivrit as a modern foreign language."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Simon Marks Jewish Primary School is always looking for and welcomes new members into our school community from both Jewish and non-Jewish families. We have a diverse and multicultural community. We were cited in the Guardian as ‘It’s fun- everyone is different: the Jewish school that unites all faiths’ Feb 2020. We see ourselves as one big happy family."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am, from £2.30 per morning.

Coming up: an admissions event on Friday 15 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Simon Marks Jewish Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 82% in Hackney and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (100% in reading, 100% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Simon Marks Jewish Primary School as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Simon Marks Jewish Primary School are Jubilee Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 82% reading, 83% maths); Northwold Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 93% maths); William Patten Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 90% maths); and Lubavitch Boys' Primary School (0.5 miles, Inadequate, 69% reading, 69% maths).

Simon Marks Jewish Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

47.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (24%), Black (24%) and other ethnic groups (13%).

In 2026, 29 pupils (24%) received SEN support and 24 (19.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Simon Marks Jewish Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.

Simon Marks Jewish Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Stoke Newington Rail Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stoke Newington Station, 270 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 804 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hackney (1215).

Simon Marks Jewish Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.