St John the Divine Church of England Primary School
64%
Capacity
134
Pupils
4.6x
Demand
About St John the Divine Church of England Primary School
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 134 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John the Divine Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Warland, it falls under Lambeth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9007th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 60 in Southwark.
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 5 places, making it 4.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John the Divine Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Rounders, Netball, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Coding, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, St John the Divine Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Warham Street, London, Southwark, SE5 0SX |
| Headteacher | Catherine Warland |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 134 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.3% |
| School Capacity | 134 / 210 (64% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9007th of 13,686
Nationally
1342nd of 1,592
In London
48th of 60
In Southwark
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
56%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
23
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Warham Street, London
Southwark, SE5 0SX
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