St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School.

Bromley, BR15RL Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
28 January 2020
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Beachborough Road
Bromley, BR15RL
Phone
2086983059
Website
sjb.lewisham.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100728
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Beachborough Road, Bromley, BR1 5RL
Website
www.sjb.lewisham.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
192
Free School Meals
25.0% (48 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.9 (7.6 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
192 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"live life in all its fullness"

Love Thankfulness Peace Hope Self-Control Honesty Humility Forgiveness Courage Empathy Faith

Church of England primary school; values-driven; Christian values of Faith, Hope and Love; uses Discovery Education Health and Relationships Programme to support the health and relationships curriculum; visits to different places of worship as part of the cultural entitlement programme; RHE curriculum aligned with statutory guidance

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Radio and recording club Key Stage 2 Choir Chorister Club Key Stage 1 Singing Peripatetic Music Lessons

Facilities

Media Suite (state-of-the-art) with green screen, radio station and recording studio Library (open lunchtimes; open to families 3:30 - 4:00)

Curriculum Highlights

Reading curriculum using the CUSP (Unity Schools Partnership) reading curriculum with daily whole-class reading and a diverse text spine; explicit vocabulary instruction and structured sessions. Phonics using Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised Systematic Synthetic Phonics Programme (SSP) from Reception to Year 1; weekly home reading with decodable books; guidance for parents via Little Wandle resources. EYFS long-term plan, 6 overarching topics, weekly key texts, Foundational Knowledge Map, EYFS Skills Progression. CUSP writing approach with two-week writing cycles, use of knowledge strips and repetition across topics. White Rose Maths mastery approach (CPA: concrete, pictorial, abstract) with weekly fluency reviews and a belt-based times-tables progression. Art curriculum emphasising sketchbooks, knowledge of artists, and evaluation; Black History and diversity themes throughout history topics. Geography focusing on local environment, maps, data interpretation and communicating findings; fieldwork and use of diverse resources. Design and Technology taught through D&T days with textiles, mechanisms and control, and food technology; electronics taught in KS2. Computing curriculum with a Media Suite and opportunities for coding, literacy in safely using the internet; after-school radio/recording clubs. Religious Education taught via Discovery Education scheme; visits to places of worship; enquiry-based learning and opportunities to reflect on personal faith. Modern Foreign Language taught at KS2 (French) with immersive activities and school trips to a local French cafe. Relationships and Health Education (RHE) modules covering friendships, diversity, families, health and puberty, with parental consultation and safeguarding considerations. History teaching with emphasis on chronology, vocabulary, and inclusive exploration of Black History and cultural diversity. Curriculum has links to local community and supplementary learning experiences, with a focus on developing knowledge organisers and subject vocabulary. The school’s values-based, language-rich curriculum aims to be irresistible to learn and to develop the whole child.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

The school has an Inclusion Manager (Emma Mitchell) who oversees the assessment and support of all school-based interventions and liaises with outside agencies/professionals to ensure appropriate support. The school has a SEND Information Report and provides admission arrangements for pupils with SEND in line with the Equality Act 2010. For admissions of pupils with EHCPs, places are allocated in consultation with the Local Authority (Lewisham) via the Children with Complex Needs service. Existing facilities to assist access for pupils with disabilities include wheelchair access at the office, Reception and Year 1 entrances, a disabled toilet next to the hall, and exterior lighting. The school undertakes reasonable adjustments to prevent discrimination and promotes inclusive participation in activities. References are made to the Admissions Policy, Accessibility Plan and SEND & Inclusion policy on the school site.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled by Lewisham Local Education Authority. Applications are made to the LA; for EHCP cases admissions are arranged via consultation with the Local Authority’s Children with Complex Needs service. The school provides reasonable adjustments to enable attendance for disabled pupils. In-year admissions follow Lewisham’s processes (iCAF) and there are published policies for annual admission cycles (e.g., In Year Admissions Policy 2025-2026, Supplementary Form 2025-2026, Admissions Policy 2026-2027). Appeals are handled in accordance with relevant legislation. Information on admissions can be found via Lewisham Council and the school policies page.

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