The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Derham (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2020 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Beachborough Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 641m away
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Secondary · 741m away
Watergate School
Special school · 818m away
Elfrida Primary School
Primary · 829m away
Downderry Primary School
Primary · 839m away
Sedgehill Academy
Secondary · 906m away
New Woodlands School
Special school · 913m away
Sedgehill School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School?
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School take?
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School?
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School is in Bromley, BR1 5RL, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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