St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, London

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St John's Roman Catholic Primary School

St Elmo's Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 6SD

A Outstanding-rated primary school in London where 92% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

228

Ages

3-11

FSM

29.2%

Capacity

240

Ofsted

Outstanding

Apr 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

96.0%

Writing

92.0%

Maths

96.0%

RWM Combined

92.0%

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About St John's Roman Catholic Primary School

St John's Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in London, Southwark. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 51 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 92% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 228 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St Elmo's Road, London, SE16 6SD | More schools in Southwark

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2025 — Outstanding
Oct 2019 — School remains Good
Feb 2011 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John's Roman Catholic Primary School

What is St John's Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St John's Roman Catholic Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about St John's Roman Catholic Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 51 responses): 100% of parents would recommend St John's Roman Catholic Primary School.

What are St John's Roman Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St John's Roman Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 92% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St John's Roman Catholic Primary School located?

St John's Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in London, Southwark (SE16 6SD).

How many pupils attend St John's Roman Catholic Primary School?

St John's Roman Catholic Primary School has around 228 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St John's Roman Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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