Located in Bromley, St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School currently has around 189 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 22.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.9%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 22.8%. caribbean pupils make up about 21.2% , followed by other asian at 12.2%

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: Beachborough Road, Bromley, BR1 5RL
Website: www.sjb.lewisham.sch.uk
Telephone: 02086983059
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lewisham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Elizabeth Derham
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100728

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 28/01/2020

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 189
Number of Boys: 91
Number of Girls: 98

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African22.80%43
Caribbean21.20%40
Other Asian12.20%23
White and Black Caribbean9.50%18
White British7.40%14
Other Mixed7.40%14
Other White5.80%11
Other Black3.70%7
White and Black African3.20%6
White and Asian2.60%5
Other (any other ethnic group)1.60%3
Unclassified1.60%3
Bangladeshi0.50%1
Pakistani0.50%1
Chinese0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%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 (-0.3)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.7)
Maths: Average (0.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
52%
Town average
70%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.9
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School
Beachborough Road , BR1 5RL
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD
3out of 4 701 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Elfrida Infant School
Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN
- not rated 905 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elfrida Primary School
Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN
3out of 4 905 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Downderry Primary School
Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL
4out of 4 916 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Conisborough College
Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE
- not rated 585 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Conisborough College
Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE
2out of 4 608 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ
4out of 4 809 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ
- not rated 809 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sedgehill Academy
Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW
3out of 4 990 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
3out of 4 2,793 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
- not rated 2,793 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Watergate School
Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG
4out of 4 894 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School
New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School
49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD
- not rated 997 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Woodlands School
Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD
3out of 4 997 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greenvale School
Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF
4out of 4 1,295 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Priory House Private School
61 Bromley Road , Catford SE6 2UA
- not rated 1,574 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.