A outstanding community school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for John Stainer Community Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 109.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Excellent education to enjoy, empower and enable"
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John Stainer School provides SEND information and support including a dedicated SENDCO (Jennie Diss), an inclusive curriculum and accessibility planning. It describes SEN provision as available in the SEND Information Report, mentions the Lewisham Local Offer, and outlines that pupils may have Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs). The school notes staff training, collaboration with external services (Educational Psychology, Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment teams, Cassel Centre), and opportunities for involvement of families and external agencies. It also states that interventions are monitored and that extra-curricular activities are available to pupils with SEND, with LSAs supporting inclusion in activities.