William Patten Primary School
URN: 130932 • London N16 0NX
Overview
- Name
- William Patten Primary School
- URN
- 130932
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Law (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02072544014
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0NX
Summary
William Patten Primary School is a mixed community school located in Hackney, London, with a current enrolment of 441 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school prides itself on its culturally and socially diverse environment, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging students to contribute positively to both the school and wider community.
The curriculum at William Patten emphasizes academic, artistic, and musical excellence, with specialist music teachers and collaborations with arts organisations to enhance creativity. The school actively promotes self-expression and regularly hosts performances and exhibitions to celebrate student achievements.
Recognising the importance of parental involvement, William Patten encourages strong partnerships between home and school through its Parents, Teachers & Friends Association (PTFA). The school also addresses critical social issues, such as race and racism, by offering workshops and resources for parents to facilitate meaningful conversations with their children. This commitment to inclusivity and community engagement reflects the school's ethos of nurturing well-rounded individuals.
The curriculum at William Patten emphasizes academic, artistic, and musical excellence, with specialist music teachers and collaborations with arts organisations to enhance creativity. The school actively promotes self-expression and regularly hosts performances and exhibitions to celebrate student achievements.
Recognising the importance of parental involvement, William Patten encourages strong partnerships between home and school through its Parents, Teachers & Friends Association (PTFA). The school also addresses critical social issues, such as race and racism, by offering workshops and resources for parents to facilitate meaningful conversations with their children. This commitment to inclusivity and community engagement reflects the school's ethos of nurturing well-rounded individuals.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Further Information (governance)
- Governors Details & Register of Interests (governance)
- Inclusion: Special Educational Needs & Equality (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Export for iCal (calendar)
- Behaviour Policy (other)
- Charging and Remission Policy (other)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hackney
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 441
- Boys
- 249
- Girls
- 192
- FSM %
- 13.60
- Open date
- 1996-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 441 | 249 | 192 | 420 | 13.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 433 | 236 | 197 | 420 | 12.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 433 | 235 | 198 | 420 | 9.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 433 | 235 | 198 | 420 | 9.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 435 | 223 | 212 | 420 | 10.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 447 | 223 | 224 | 420 | 7.30 |
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