The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mrs Shermane Okorodudu (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mantle Road, Brockley, London, SE4 2DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTurnham Academy
Primary · 614m away
Chelwood Nursery School
Nursery · 658m away
Ivydale Primary School
Primary · 687m away
Beecroft Garden Primary
Primary · 825m away
Lift Newlands
Academy · 923m away
Prendergast School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Gordonbrock Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is John Stainer Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
John Stainer Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Stainer Community Primary School?
John Stainer Community Primary School currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Stainer Community Primary School take?
John Stainer Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Stainer Community Primary School?
John Stainer Community Primary School is in London, SE4 2DY, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Stainer Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, John Stainer Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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