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John Keats Primary School

Southwark, SE16 3FNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About John Keats Primary School

John Keats Primary School in Southwark is a state-funded, mixed primary for children aged 4 to 11, and it serves a notably diverse and disadvantaged intake. The school currently has 355 pupils against a capacity of 420, meaning it is operating below its full roll. However, the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 61.9%, which is significantly higher than the national average and signals a community with considerable socioeconomic challenges. Despite this, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 75 applications for just 36 places, with 34 of those being first-preference applications. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.08, meaning more than two families applied for every available spot, and all first-preference families who applied were offered a place. The school does not have a religious character and offers nursery provision, making it an inclusive option for local families from the outset.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address391 Rotherhithe New Road, London, Southwark, SE16 3FN
HeadteacherMatt Rose
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils355
Free School Meals (FSM)61.9%
School Capacity355 / 420 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumSensory RoomForest SchoolPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingCricketGymnasticsDanceTennisFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubScience ClubChoirArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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John Keats Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.