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John Donne Primary School

Goodgraded 29/11/2023Ages 3–11399 pupilsDoes not apply
London, SE15 2SW
Southwark

John Donne Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, within the Southwark local authority. The school has around 399 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/11/2023, John Donne Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in London can view John Donne Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in London (SE15 2SW), John Donne Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 29/11/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals56.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language58.8%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)0%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-6%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

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