The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 407
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Patrick Murphy (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
62-68 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTurney Primary and Secondary Special School
Special school · 737m away
Rosendale Primary School
Primary · 837m away
Alleyn's Oakfield
Independent · 1.4km away
Dulwich College
Independent · 1.5km away
Rosemead Preparatory School
Independent · 1.6km away
Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired
Special school · 1.7km away
Thurlow Park Special School
Special school · 1.7km away
The Elmgreen School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Judith Kerr Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Judith Kerr Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Judith Kerr Primary School?
Judith Kerr Primary School currently has 407 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Judith Kerr Primary School take?
Judith Kerr Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Judith Kerr Primary School?
Judith Kerr Primary School is in London, SE24 9JE, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Judith Kerr Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Judith Kerr Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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