St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, London

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school has a warm and friendly atmosphere with a strong family feel. We promote care, understanding and respect for those within and beyond our school community. Five core values underpin all that we do at St John the Baptist."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £2.00 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 25 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 82% in Hackney and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 70% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 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 St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School are St Monica's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, 87% reading, 87% maths); Hoxton Garden Primary (0.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 95% maths); Shoreditch Park Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 74% reading, 70% maths); and Thomas Fairchild Community School (0.3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 83% maths).

St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

62.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 50.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (52%), Mixed (12%) and other ethnic groups (11%).

In 2026, 61 pupils (25.5%) received SEN support and 18 (7.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Hoxton Station, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pitfield Street Hoxton, 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2437 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hackney (1215), as is usual near a town centre.

St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School are Central Foundation Boys' School (0.4 miles), Haggerston School (0.5 miles), The Bridge Academy (0.6 miles) and Waterside Academy (0.6 miles).