Judith Kerr Primary School
104%
Capacity
407
Pupils
5.5x
Demand
About Judith Kerr Primary School
Judith Kerr Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 407 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 392 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Judith Kerr Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Patrick Murphy, it falls under Southwark local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2278th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 60 in Southwark.
Judith Kerr Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 311 applications for 56 places, making it 5.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 79 were first-preference applications.
Judith Kerr Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 6 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Judith Kerr Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Choir, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, Judith Kerr Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 62-68 Half Moon Lane, London, Southwark, SE24 9JE |
| Headteacher | Patrick Murphy |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 407 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.9% |
| School Capacity | 407 / 392 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2278th of 13,686
Nationally
495th of 1,592
In London
16th of 60
In Southwark
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
311
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
79 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
62-68 Half Moon Lane, London
Southwark, SE24 9JE
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