St John's Roman Catholic Primary School

URN: 100841 • London SE16 6SD

Overview

Name
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
URN
100841
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Janice Babb (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
02072521859
Website
Visit
Address
St Elmo's Road, London SE16 6SD

Summary

St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, located in Rotherhithe, London, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 228 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between home and school, fostering a warm and caring environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The motto, “to love and serve one another,” reflects its commitment to nurturing both academic and personal growth.

The curriculum at St John's is designed to promote a holistic education grounded in Catholic values. The school actively engages in various religious celebrations and community events, enhancing the spiritual development of its students. Recent activities include celebrations for significant Catholic feasts and initiatives like gardening projects in the nursery, which encourage hands-on learning and environmental awareness.

Situated in a well-connected area, the school benefits from excellent transport links, particularly to Canada Water tube station. This accessibility, combined with a small, friendly atmosphere, makes St John's a supportive community for families seeking a values-based education for their children. For more information, visit their website at www.stjohnsrotherhithe.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Southwark
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
228
Boys
120
Girls
108
FSM %
29.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-10-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 228 120 108 210 29.20
2024-09-11 229 116 113 210 27.60
2023-09-11 230 116 114 210 34.10
2022-09-11 230 116 114 210 34.10
2021-09-11 229 116 113 210 33.60
2020-09-11 230 117 113 210 33.30

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