John Donne Primary School vs Kender Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 760 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Donne Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students
Kender Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
351 students
| Measure | John Donne Primary School London, London | Kender Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1324 of 1,720 | #1407 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9496 of 15,697 | #10397 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 405 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 56.8% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.jdacademy.org.uk | www.kender.lewisham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Donne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.0 vs 38.8).
- •Kender Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 65%).
- •John Donne Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •John Donne Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 351.
- •John Donne Primary School is a academy school while Kender Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Donne Primary School better than Kender Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Donne Primary School ranks higher (43.0 vs 38.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John Donne Primary School and Kender Primary School?
About 760 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Donne Primary School: 405. Kender Primary School: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Donne Primary School and Kender Primary School rank in London?
John Donne Primary School is 1324th of 1,720 and Kender Primary School is 1407th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).