Located in London, John Keats Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

John Keats Primary School currently has around 355 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 61.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.7%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other mixed pupils forming the largest group at around 24.5%. white british pupils make up about 18.9% , followed by african at 17.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: 391 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 3FN
Website: www.jkacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 02039558176
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Southwark
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Matt Rose
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 145888

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 355
Number of Boys: 170
Number of Girls: 185

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other Mixed24.50%87
White British18.90%67
African17.50%62
Caribbean13.00%46
Other (any other ethnic group)9.00%32
Other White6.80%24
White and Black Caribbean5.10%18
Indian1.40%5
White and Black African1.40%5
Bangladeshi0.80%3
Other Black0.80%3
Irish0.30%1
Other Asian0.30%1
Unclassified0.30%1
White and Asian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
69%
Local authority average
62%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
13%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
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3out of 4 1,295 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre
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4out of 4 1,397 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ann Bernadt Nursery School
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- not rated 1,445 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Grove Nursery School
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3out of 4 1,471 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Clyde Nursery School.
Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH
3out of 4 2,308 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
John Keats Primary School
391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Phoenix Primary School
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- not rated 347 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Southwark Free School
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- not rated 532 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Bird In Bush School
Bird-in-Bush School , Bird-in-Bush Road SE15 1QP
3out of 4 623 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy
Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB
4out of 4 637 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of London Academy (Southwark)
240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA
3out of 4 436 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Aylwin Girls' School
55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ
- not rated 1,065 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Harris Academy Bermondsey
55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ
- not rated 1,065 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Girls More About School
Walworth School
Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ
- not rated 1,166 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark Walworth Academy
Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ
3out of 4 1,166 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southwark College
Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE
- not rated 1,328 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Crossways Sixth Form
Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL
- not rated 2,842 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 2,351 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Treasure House (London) CIC
The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF
- not rated 456 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haymerle School
Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY
3out of 4 677 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Spa School
Monnow Road , SE1 5RN
- not rated 795 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Spa School, Bermondsey
Monnow Road , SE1 5RN
3out of 4 795 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Willowbank
2 Davey Street , SE15 6LF
- not rated 948 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.