St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
95%
Capacity
228
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 228 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Janice Babb, it falls under Southwark local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% 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 1617th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 60 in Southwark.
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 29 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (51 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Roman Catholic Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, St John's Roman Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Elmo's Road, London, Southwark, SE16 6SD |
| Headteacher | Janice Babb |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 228 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.2% |
| School Capacity | 228 / 240 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1617th of 13,686
Nationally
377th of 1,592
In London
11th of 60
In Southwark
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
51 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
90
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
St Elmo's Road, London
Southwark, SE16 6SD
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