John Stainer Community Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
John Stainer excels at creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where pupils feel safe, supported and eager to learn. The school delivers an ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading and language development, ensuring pupils develop deep knowledge and are very well prepared for the next stage of education. Staff care deeply about each child's well-being and personal development, with excellent behaviour and respect evident throughout the school.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and respect among pupils, with a strong inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels safe and welcome
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that builds deep knowledge, with pupils producing high-quality work across subjects
- Expert phonics teaching and promotion of reading love, resulting in pupils becoming accurate, confident and fluent readers
- Outstanding support for pupils with increasing complex SEND needs through staff training and external professional partnerships
- Exceptional leadership at all levels with a focus on continuous improvement and staff well-being
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear procedures and staff who support pupils' welfare and mental well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
Sailing lessons, famous author visits, first-aid training, after-school clubs, daily story reading, poetry recitation, book club (phone box in playground), attendance advocate roles, school councillor positions, digital leader roles, friendship ambassador roles, community events, fundraising activities
John Stainer is an exceptional school where staff are determined to support all pupils to achieve their best. The school has high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs, and provides an ambitious curriculum with a wealth of enriching opportunities.
At a Glance
22.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 73%. Maths has remained stable at around 69%. Writing has improved from 57% to 69%.
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
27.4
KS2
16
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
400 pupils
450 capacity
50 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lewisham
Places available
3,494
Applications
2,939
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Lewisham (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.51911%
Overall absence
9.57746%
Persistent absence
355
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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