The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 134
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 40.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Warland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Warham Street, Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0SX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLoughborough Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School
Academy · 1.3km away
The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service
Miscellaneous · 1.4km away
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Stockwell Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John the Divine Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John the Divine Church of England Primary School?
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Divine Church of England Primary School take?
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John the Divine Church of England Primary School?
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School is in London, SE5 0SX, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Divine Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John the Divine 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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