What did Ofsted judge Simon Marks Jewish Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Simon Marks Jewish Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Simon Marks Jewish Primary School?

Simon Marks Jewish Primary School has 121 pupils on roll.

What ages does Simon Marks Jewish Primary School take?

Simon Marks Jewish Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Simon Marks Jewish Primary School located?

Simon Marks Jewish Primary School is located in London, N16 6PD, Hackney.

How do I apply to Simon Marks Jewish Primary School?

Simon Marks Jewish Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Simon Marks Jewish Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Simon Marks Jewish Primary School has a religious character of Jewish. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Simon Marks Jewish Primary School?

When Simon Marks Jewish Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after child with CRP — A looked after child with a CRP or a child with a CRP who was previously looked after; 2. CRP child with Child Protection Plan — Children with a CRP subject to a Child Protection Plan; 3. CRP child with acute medical/social need — Children with a CRP for whom there is a demonstrable need on the grounds of their acute medical or social need.*, and 9 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that there are more applicants in any category than places available, priority will be given to children living nearest the school... In cases where applicants live equidistant from the school and places cannot be offered to both children, the available place will be allocated using a random computer selection.

What is the largest ethnic background at Simon Marks Jewish Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 28.1% of pupils at Simon Marks Jewish Primary School are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Simon Marks Jewish Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after child with CRP — A looked after child with a CRP or a child with a CRP who was previously looked after.
2CRP child with Child Protection Plan — Children with a CRP subject to a Child Protection Plan.
3CRP child with acute medical/social need — Children with a CRP for whom there is a demonstrable need on the grounds of their acute medical or social need.*
4CRP staff child — Children of a member of staff, employed at SMJPS for at least 2 years or who have been recruited to fill a post where there is a skill shortage on the date they are due to start, with a CRP.
5CRP sibling — Children with a CRP with a sibling on the roll of the school at the time of the proposed admission.**
6Other CRP children — Other children with a CRP.
7Other looked after/previously looked after children — Other looked after children or children who was previously looked after.
8Other children with Child Protection Plan — Other children subject to a Child Protection Plan.
9Other children with acute medical/social need — Other children for whom there is a demonstrable need on the grounds of their acute medical or social need.*
10Other staff children — Other children of a member of staff, employed at SMJPS for at least 2 years or who have been recruited to fill a post where there is a skill shortage on the date they are due to start.
11Other siblings — Other children with a sibling on the roll of the school at the time of the proposed admission.**
12All other applicants — All other applicants.

If two applications tie: In the event that there are more applicants in any category than places available, priority will be given to children living nearest the school... In cases where applicants live equidistant from the school and places cannot be offered to both children, the available place will be allocated using a random computer selection.

The school will admit 30 children to the reception class, including children for whom the school has been named in an Education, Health and Care Plan. Multiple-birth children preference noted to avoid splitting siblings between schools.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Simon Marks Jewish Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Simon Marks Jewish Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Simon Marks Jewish Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Simon Marks Jewish Primary School?: Simon Marks Jewish Primary School has 121 pupils on roll.
What ages does Simon Marks Jewish Primary School take?: Simon Marks Jewish Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Simon Marks Jewish Primary School located?: Simon Marks Jewish Primary School is located in London, N16 6PD, Hackney.
How do I apply to Simon Marks Jewish Primary School?: Simon Marks Jewish Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Simon Marks Jewish Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Simon Marks Jewish Primary School has a religious character of Jewish. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Simon Marks Jewish Primary School?: When Simon Marks Jewish Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after child with CRP — A looked after child with a CRP or a child with a CRP who was previously looked after; 2. CRP child with Child Protection Plan — Children with a CRP subject to a Child Protection Plan; 3. CRP child with acute medical/social need — Children with a CRP for whom there is a demonstrable need on the grounds of their acute medical or social need.*, and 9 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that there are more applicants in any category than places available, priority will be given to children living nearest the school... In cases where applicants live equidistant from the school and places cannot be offered to both children, the available place will be allocated using a random computer selection.
What is the largest ethnic background at Simon Marks Jewish Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 28.1% of pupils at Simon Marks Jewish Primary School are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Simon Marks Jewish Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after child with CRP — A looked after child with a CRP or a child with a CRP who was previously looked after.
2CRP child with Child Protection Plan — Children with a CRP subject to a Child Protection Plan.
3CRP child with acute medical/social need — Children with a CRP for whom there is a demonstrable need on the grounds of their acute medical or social need.*
4CRP staff child — Children of a member of staff, employed at SMJPS for at least 2 years or who have been recruited to fill a post where there is a skill shortage on the date they are due to start, with a CRP.
5CRP sibling — Children with a CRP with a sibling on the roll of the school at the time of the proposed admission.**
6Other CRP children — Other children with a CRP.
7Other looked after/previously looked after children — Other looked after children or children who was previously looked after.
8Other children with Child Protection Plan — Other children subject to a Child Protection Plan.
9Other children with acute medical/social need — Other children for whom there is a demonstrable need on the grounds of their acute medical or social need.*
10Other staff children — Other children of a member of staff, employed at SMJPS for at least 2 years or who have been recruited to fill a post where there is a skill shortage on the date they are due to start.
11Other siblings — Other children with a sibling on the roll of the school at the time of the proposed admission.**
12All other applicants — All other applicants.

Simon Marks Jewish Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Simon Marks Jewish Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Simon Marks Jewish Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Simon Marks Jewish Primary School?: Simon Marks Jewish Primary School has 121 pupils on roll.
What ages does Simon Marks Jewish Primary School take?: Simon Marks Jewish Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Simon Marks Jewish Primary School located?: Simon Marks Jewish Primary School is located in London, N16 6PD, Hackney.
How do I apply to Simon Marks Jewish Primary School?: Simon Marks Jewish Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Simon Marks Jewish Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Simon Marks Jewish Primary School has a religious character of Jewish. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Simon Marks Jewish Primary School?: When Simon Marks Jewish Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after child with CRP — A looked after child with a CRP or a child with a CRP who was previously looked after; 2. CRP child with Child Protection Plan — Children with a CRP subject to a Child Protection Plan; 3. CRP child with acute medical/social need — Children with a CRP for whom there is a demonstrable need on the grounds of their acute medical or social need.*, and 9 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that there are more applicants in any category than places available, priority will be given to children living nearest the school... In cases where applicants live equidistant from the school and places cannot be offered to both children, the available place will be allocated using a random computer selection.
What is the largest ethnic background at Simon Marks Jewish Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 28.1% of pupils at Simon Marks Jewish Primary School are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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