St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School

How places are decided at St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School

St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School?

St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School has 400 pupils on roll.

What ages does St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School take?

St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School located?

St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School is located in London, SE15 4DY, Southwark.

How do I apply to St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School?

St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School?

When St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence/special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children; 2. Medical or social needs — Children with known medical or social needs for whom this is the only appropriate school. Written supporting evidence must be provided at the time of application stating why this is the only suitable school for the child and explaining the difficulties that would be caused if their child had to attend another school, from a relevant professional such as a paediatrician, social worker or educational psychologist; 3. Named church worshippers — Children whose parents/carers are faithful and regular worshippers at the churches of St John the Evangelist, Goose Green, or St Clement's with St Peter's, Friern Road, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that two or more applicants have equal right to a place under any of the above criteria, the governing body will use nearness to school measured by the shortest straight line to prioritise these applications. If applicants live equidistant from the school, the governing body will draw lots to decide between applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 49% of pupils at St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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