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GoodMixedLast inspected 29/11/2023

John Donne Primary School

Primary · Academy converter · Southwark · SE15 2SW
Pupils
399
Capacity
460
FSM %
51.6%
EAL %
65%
KS2 R+W+M
65%
About this school

John Donne Primary School is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Southwark, London (SE15 2SW). It has 399 pupils and a capacity of 460.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, John Donne Primary School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils at John Donne Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — in line with the national average of approximately 65%. 8% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 66%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (51.6%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 65% speak English as an additional language. Southwark is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)65%
National average ~65%3-year average: 66%
Higher Standard
8%
Reading
73%
Maths
76%
Writing
84%
Grammar & Punctuation
69%
English as Additional Language
65%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
65%
Girls
64%
Gender gap: 1.0 percentage points — boys ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
66%
Non-disadvantaged
64%
Gap
-3pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughSouthwark
PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
AddressWoods Road, London, SE15 2SW
Telephone2076390594
URN140507
Area House Prices — Southwark · 2024
Median price
£530k
Average price
£630k
Annual change
+1.5%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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Ofsted ratings updated monthly — if this school was recently inspected, run download_ofsted.py or check reports.ofsted.gov.uk directly.
KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
House prices & rental are borough-level 2024 estimates. About our data →
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