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John Donne Primary School
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John Donne Primary School
- Primary
- Southwark SE15 2SW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff have strong expertise in phonics, supporting pupils to read fluently and confidently.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and interesting, with memorable experiences like residential stays enhancing learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, teaching does not focus rigorously on helping pupils recall knowledge, leading to less fluency.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Training and new phonics schemes ensure pupils read with fluency and confidence.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help is delivered to those who need it, focusing on clear definitions and accurate use of new words.
Behaviour and Attitudes: From early years upwards, strong routines support good behaviour, with pupils learning to take turns and treat one another kindly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Individual support for pupils with SEND is well devised, allowing them to learn well alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Pupils feel safe and are encouraged to report concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders promote understanding of healthy choices, online safety, friendships, and respect for different cultures.
Parental Involvement: Leaders ensure regular attendance and offer support where necessary to engage parents in pupils' education.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View, which impacts inspection decisions.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of 鈥榤emorable experiences鈥� like poetry performances and outdoor learning enhances pupils鈥� learning.
Outdoor Facilities: The school provides outdoor learning environments like the open-air kitchen and farm stays.
Teacher Engagement: Training and close work between leaders and teachers positively impact practice and workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers present content clearly, checking pupils' understanding to improve lessons.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some newer areas, teaching needs to better connect new knowledge with existing knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: New assessment systems need to be used systematically to gauge pupils' learning across subjects.
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About Us
John Donne Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 395 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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A+
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 18.3 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 104 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 103 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 63.1% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 10.91% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% 4 | 61.67% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 5 | 10.92% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% 6 | 61.08% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 10.16% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | 56.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.8% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Donne Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
