The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 399
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 51.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Miss Jo Rooney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Woods Road, London, SE15 2SW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHollydale Primary School
Primary · 852m away
Rye Oak Primary School
Primary · 956m away
The Belham Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Villa
Independent · 1.2km away
St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit
Miscellaneous · 1.3km away
St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is John Donne Primary School's Ofsted rating?
John Donne Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Donne Primary School?
John Donne Primary School currently has 399 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Donne Primary School take?
John Donne Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Donne Primary School?
John Donne Primary School is in London, SE15 2SW, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Donne Primary School have a sixth form?
No, John Donne Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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