St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School
Bromley, BR1 5RL · Lewisham · primary school
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37th 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 — 6.6/10 against 2,841 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John Baptist Southend Church of England 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%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Chorister Club, Key Stage 2 Choir, Key Stage 1 Singing, and peripatetic music lessons.
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the Key Stage 1 singing group?
What Ofsted said about St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School
Overview
The inspection confirms that St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school continues to provide a high-quality education where pupils are “happy, enjoy their learning and are kept safe,” fostering a strong sense of community and inclusion.
Strengths
- Pupils consistently embody the school’s values, showing “compassion towards, and celebration of, each other’s achievements.”
- The curriculum is “rich and ambitious,” with knowledge “sequenced in a logical order” to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Staff possess “secure subject knowledge” and use assessment approaches that ensure pupils’ recent learning is “secure.”
- Phonics teaching is effective, helping most pupils build “reading confidence and fluency by the end of Year 1.”
- The governing body maintains “strategic oversight” and holds leaders to account, while leaders are described as “approachable and considerate of their workload.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum implementation does not enable pupils to “remember the content taught previously,” hindering their ability to build new knowledge effectively.
- On occasion, tasks are “not well selected to enable some pupils to embed and apply their knowledge,” limiting deeper understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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