The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 45% 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 353
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 44.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mr Keith Barr (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Kender Street, New Cross, London, SE14 5JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe St Thomas the Apostle College
Secondary · 609m away
Hollydale Primary School
Primary · 822m away
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Secondary · 942m away
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Primary · 999m away
John Stainer Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Myatt Garden Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Rye Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ivydale Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kender Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kender Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kender Primary School?
Kender Primary School currently has 353 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kender Primary School take?
Kender Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kender Primary School?
Kender Primary School is in London, SE14 5JA, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kender Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kender Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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