John Stainer Community Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

John Stainer Community Primary School currently has around 421 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.7%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 20.9%. african pupils make up about 20.9% , followed by caribbean at 13.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Mantle Road, London, SE4 2DY
Website: www.johnstainer.lewisham.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02076390482
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lewisham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Shermane Okorodudu
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100689

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 06/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 450
Number of Pupils: 421
Number of Boys: 214
Number of Girls: 207

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British20.90%88
African20.90%88
Caribbean13.50%57
Other White9.70%41
White and Black Caribbean6.20%26
Other Mixed6.20%26
Other (any other ethnic group)3.80%16
White and Black African3.80%16
Other Black3.30%14
White and Asian2.60%11
Unclassified2.40%10
Other Asian1.40%6
Chinese1.40%6
Pakistani1.40%6
Indian1.20%5
Irish1.00%4
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.4)
Writing: Average (-0.4)
Maths: Average (0.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
68%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
13%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chelwood Nursery School
Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ
4out of 4 718 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT
3out of 4 2,287 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre
McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH
- not rated 2,422 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Clyde Nursery School.
Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH
3out of 4 2,479 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
John Stainer Community Primary School
Mantle Road , Brockley SE4 2DY
4out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Pepys Road , SE14 5SF
- not rated 470 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Turnham Infant School
St Norbert Road , Brockley SE4 2HH
- not rated 590 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Howson Road , Brockley SE4 2BB
- not rated 638 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Turnham Academy
Turnham Road , Brockley SE4 2HH
3out of 4 670 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Telegraph Hill School
Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY
- not rated 423 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hatcham Wood School
Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY
- not rated 423 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haberdashers Askes School
Pepys Road , SE14 5SF
- not rated 531 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Pepys Road , SE14 5SF
3out of 4 531 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haberdashers Askes School
Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY
- not rated 1,118 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crossways Sixth Form
Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL
- not rated 404 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
LeSoCo
Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT
- not rated 1,144 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ The King Sixth Form College
Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE
- not rated 2,793 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Prendergast Vale School
Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN
3out of 4 1,773 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Prendergast Vale School
Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN
- not rated 1,773 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
3out of 4 1,980 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
- not rated 1,980 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Matthew Academy
St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX
- not rated 3,001 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Meadowgate School
Revelon Road , Brockley SE4 2PR
- not rated 282 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College
Pepys Road , New Cross SE14 5SF
- not rated 531 yd City technology college No Mixed More About School
Tansib Independent School
17 Dalrymple Road , Brockley SE4 2BQ
- not rated 857 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Shepherd's Community School
71 Tressillian Road , Brockley SE4 1YA
- not rated 882 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lift Newlands
Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ
3out of 4 1,008 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.