Kender Primary School
London, SE14 5JA · Lewisham · primary school
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51st of 63 primary schools in Lewisham we can score, 64 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 — 6.0/10 against 1,253 of them, against 4.6/10 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
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 62% | 3.70 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kender Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit the London Eye and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 351 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Kender Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive in this "happy and nurturing school," benefiting from "positive and caring relationships" with staff and peers. The report highlights "impeccable" behaviour and an "exemplary" programme for personal development, though it notes that checking of pupil knowledge is variable in some subjects.
Strengths
- Behaviour is described as "impeccable," with core values of "resilience", "readiness", and "respect" firmly embedded.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with teachers using effective training to ensure pupils learn to read quickly and with "growing fluency."
- Personal development is "exemplary," featuring visits to landmarks, creative projects like a local bridge mural, and age-appropriate lessons on consent and online safety.
- Staff know pupils well, and the school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly, adapting teaching so they access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders are ambitious, and teachers value the support provided for their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teaching does not check what pupils know "sharply enough," leading to gaps in learning where some pupils "struggle to recall important knowledge and skills."
- The school should strengthen practice to ensure gaps in knowledge and skills are "swiftly addressed," enabling pupils to know and remember more.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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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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