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St John's Church of England Primary School

Bromley, SE20 8HUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
42%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#12,248
of 13,686 nationally

About St John's Church of England Primary School

St John's Church of England Primary School in Bromley is a small state primary with 148 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it has room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 43.2%, significantly above the national average, reflecting the school's role in a diverse local community. Despite its size, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 100 applications for 29 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.45, with 19 first-preference offers made. This suggests that families in the area are actively choosing St John's, even though it is not the most academically high-performing option locally. The school is a Church of England foundation, led by headteacher Katherine Nash, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 judged the overall effectiveness as 'Not judged' due to the inspection being a graded one that focused on specific areas rather than a full assessment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMaple Road, London, Bromley, SE20 8HU
HeadteacherKatherine Nash
Local AuthorityBromley
Number of Pupils148
Free School Meals (FSM)43.2%
School Capacity148 / 210 (70% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumMusic RoomsLibraryDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryFootballSwimmingDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaScience ClubCodingGardening

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Church of England Primary School

St John's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.