Kender Primary School

A good community school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kender Primary School.

London, SE145JA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 April 2016
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kender Street
New Cross
London, SE145JA
Phone
2076394654
Website
kender.lewisham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100691
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Kender Street, New Cross, London, SE14 5JA
Website
http://www.kender.lewisham.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
365
Free School Meals
47.8% (174 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
41
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
365 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Resilience, Respect, Readiness"

Resilience Respect Readiness

Assemblies are broadly Christian in content, but the school promotes respect and understanding for all beliefs and cultures.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Badminton Dance Football Guitar Homework Athletics Reading Samba Yoga Multi Sports

Sports

Swimming Football Athletics

Facilities

On-site nursery Forest School OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme Play Pods Playground Resident chickens

Curriculum Highlights

Birth to Five Matters framework guiding EYFS/play-based learning Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised phonics programme in Reception Termly topic themes introduced through ‘Wow Starts’ and concluded with ‘Wow Events’ and an annual Summer Project exhibition National Curriculum 2014 framework for core subjects (English, Maths, Science) and foundation subjects taught within themes Kapow curriculum for music; collaborative music project with the Multi-Story Orchestra in Upper Key Stage 2; guitar, drumming, recorder tuition; school choir development Specialist art teaching with partnerships with South London Gallery, Bold Tendencies and British Council Broad range of physical and arts activities including sport, music and art; Forest School; educational visits including to places of worship OPAL Play Project, including a focus on outdoor play and learning; playground development and recognition (platinum award) Play and learning philosophy; ambitious play provision and school play development

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Morning wraparound care from 7:15 to 8:45; After school wraparound care from 3:45 to 5:45; Attendance at Wraparound must be pre-booked via Arbor.

SEND Provision

SEND policy and information report; SENCo Hannah Gilday; contact via [email protected]; SEND Local Offer 2024; SEND policy 2024.

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