Kender Primary School
URN: 100691 • London SE14 5JA
Overview
- Name
- Kender Primary School
- URN
- 100691
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Keith Barr (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02076394654
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kender Street, London SE14 5JA
Summary
Kender Primary School is a community primary school located in Lewisham, London, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11 years. With a current enrollment of 353 students and a capacity of 420, the school promotes an inclusive environment where each child is valued as an individual. The school has received a 'good' rating from Ofsted in 2019, with specific commendations for its Early Years provision, personal development, behaviour and welfare, and leadership, all rated as 'outstanding'.
The school prides itself on its caring ethos, which fosters a supportive and happy atmosphere for learning. Kender Primary offers a dynamic curriculum designed to encourage high standards and personal growth among students. The dedicated staff work closely with families to create a trusting partnership aimed at enhancing educational outcomes.
Kender Primary School actively engages with the local community, encouraging parental involvement and offering opportunities for visits to the school. The school’s leadership is committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that the educational experience remains enriching and responsive to the needs of its pupils.
The school prides itself on its caring ethos, which fosters a supportive and happy atmosphere for learning. Kender Primary offers a dynamic curriculum designed to encourage high standards and personal growth among students. The dedicated staff work closely with families to create a trusting partnership aimed at enhancing educational outcomes.
Kender Primary School actively engages with the local community, encouraging parental involvement and offering opportunities for visits to the school. The school’s leadership is committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that the educational experience remains enriching and responsive to the needs of its pupils.
Useful links
- Governors at Kender (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Absence request form (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Events and News (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lewisham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 353
- Boys
- 168
- Girls
- 185
- FSM %
- 44.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 353 | 168 | 185 | 420 | 44.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 365 | 170 | 195 | 420 | 42.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 419 | 201 | 218 | 420 | 38.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 419 | 201 | 218 | 420 | 38.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 421 | 199 | 222 | 420 | 40.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 447 | 212 | 235 | 420 | 30.00 |
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