William Patten Primary School
Community primary school in London (Hackney).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are a culturally and socially diverse school and we welcome the richness that this brings to our school community. We value children as individuals, and help them to understand their role as members of the school and of the wider community and to see how they can contribute to a better society.
William Patten has a strong tradition of academic, artistic and musical excellence. Our children are encouraged in self-expression from the moment they enter the school. We employ specialist music teachers and develop many project links with arts organisations to help children develop their creativity, whether through music, visual or performance arts.
We regularly give and attend performances and exhibitions and have many ways of celebrating achievement in these areas. We recognise the vital part parents play in their children's learning and are committed to developing partnerships with parents.
Every parent and carer belongs to the school's Parents, Teachers & Friends Association (PTFA), which fosters close educational and social links between school and home.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- This event has passed.
- Outlook 365
- Outlook Live
- Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)
- Place2Be
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
- Zones of Regulation
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Fairtrade SchoolRecognised award
- International School AwardRecognised award
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 130932
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Constituency
- Hackney North and Stoke Newington
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1996
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Helen McNulty Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Helen Savory | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Erica Kelly | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Abhishek Shome | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Kiki Linton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Carol Lees | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Alistair Martin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Evan Williams | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Karen Law | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Samantha McMahon | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Sian Davies | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2030 |
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