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John Keats Primary School

London, SE16 3FN · Southwark · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2023 Inspected 3 years ago Mixed Primary
2.7/10 Below average

60th of 62 primary schools in Southwark we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.

Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 1.9/10 against 539 of them, against 1.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.

How this is worked out
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 47.0 · 15 40% 0.60
Ofsted 52 35% 1.82
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 0.0 · 10 25% 0.26

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

John Keats Primary School overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).

Beyond the classroom

Pupils can join Taekwondo, Craft, Cooking, and Ukulele clubs, as well as football. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.

Getting in

The published school roll is 362 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.

Worth asking on a visit

How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard?

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What Ofsted said about John Keats Primary School

Inspection report dated 27 April 2023

Overview

Pupils enjoy attending this “warm and welcoming school” where relationships are “respectful and caring”. Leaders maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour, supported by a broad curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Strengths

  • Pupils feel “well looked after” and trust adults, with bullying being “rare” and dealt with quickly.
  • The teaching of reading is a priority, with a new phonics programme helping pupils become “confident and fluent readers”.
  • Staff provide effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they are “included in all aspects of school life”.
  • Personal development is prioritised, with pupils learning about healthy relationships, consent, and mental health strategies.
  • Staff feel supported by leaders who take account of their “workload and well-being”.

Areas to improve

  • In some subjects, leaders have not explicitly defined the sequential steps for learning, affecting how well pupils “recall and remember subject content”.
  • Checks on pupil understanding in some subjects do not always identify gaps or misconceptions, meaning teaching does not always build successfully on prior knowledge.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving up-to-date training and reporting worries quickly through a clear system.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
47%
2024/25
Higher standard
0%
2024/25
Demand
×0.97
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
62%
vs 25% across England

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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.

Next dates

  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
  • Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
  • Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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