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St John's Church of England Primary School
Maple Road, Penge, London, SE20 8HU, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.7 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
148
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs well above the national average, placing it in the top 24% of schools in the UK. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, it's important to note that the school is currently rated as Requires Improvement by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 17 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 75% | Top 24% 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 |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School supports development
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
77%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African17.6%
White British15.5%
Black Caribbean14.2%
White Other11.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.10.1%
Mixed Other8.1%
Mixed W+B African6.8%
Other6.1%
Black Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian0.7%
Location
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51.41522, -0.05520 · SE20 8HU
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN140648
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.st-johns.bromley.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John's Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 December 2024.
Is St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St John's Church of England Primary School scores 16.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 Church of England Primary School?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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