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John Donne Primary School
Woods Road, London, SE15 2SW, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.0 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
399
Capacity
460
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of November 2023, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing them in the top 50% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 8%, the school is better than 51% of others in the area, indicating a generally positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African33.3%
Mixed Other14.5%
Black Caribbean13.0%
White British11.3%
Other5.8%
White Other5.0%
Asian Bangladeshi4.5%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.47305, -0.06132 · SE15 2SW
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN140507
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.jdacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is John Donne Primary School rated by Ofsted?
John Donne Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2023.
Is John Donne Primary School a good school?
John Donne Primary School scores 51.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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