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St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Elmo's Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 6SD, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.7 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
228
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, boasting 92% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 2% nationally. Additionally, parent satisfaction is remarkable, with 100% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection and support. The school's LocaleIQ score of 99.7 further highlights its status as a leading institution in the area.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 92% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 23% | Top 6% UK |
Parent View (51 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School keeps me informed
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School supports development
94%
School has high expectations
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.4%
White Other27.6%
Black African11.8%
Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Black Other1.8%
White Irish1.8%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
traveller_irish0.9%
Location
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51.50030, -0.04151 · SE16 6SD
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN100841
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Roman Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is St John's Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School scores 99.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 0% 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 St John's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John's Roman Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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