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Kender Primary School
Kender Street, New Cross, London, SE14 5JA, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.6 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
353
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 97% of parents recommending it. The school's performance in KS2 shows that 68% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally, although only 2% achieve the higher standard. Overall, it offers a solid educational environment, although there may be room for improvement in pushing more students towards higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School has high expectations
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
School supports development
93%
Good range of subjects
90%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African24.9%
Other19.0%
Mixed Other11.0%
Black Caribbean11.0%
White Other9.1%
White British9.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Black Other3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi3.1%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.1%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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51.47499, -0.05080 · SE14 5JA
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100691
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.kender.lewisham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kender Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kender Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Kender Primary School a good school?
Kender Primary School scores 85.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Kender Primary School?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kender Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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