St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School
90%
Capacity
376
Pupils
4.9x
Demand
About St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School
St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 376 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher Alli Crank, 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 2229th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 60 in Southwark.
St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 283 applications for 58 places, making it 4.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 123 were first-preference applications.
St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (131 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Rounders, Netball, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Film Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, St John's and St Clement's 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Adys Road, London, Southwark, SE15 4DY |
| Headteacher | Alli Crank |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 376 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.9% |
| School Capacity | 376 / 420 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2229th of 13,686
Nationally
490th of 1,592
In London
15th 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
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
131 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
283
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
123 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Contact Information
Adys Road, London
Southwark, SE15 4DY
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Opening Hours
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