Open Other Primary Mixed

John Donne Primary School

Woods Road, London, SE15 2SW
Part of: NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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John Donne Primary School
London, SE15 2SW
399 Pupils
460 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
51.60% FSM %
205 Boys
194 Girls
About John Donne Primary School

John Donne Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in London, Southwark, in the London region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 399 pupils on roll. School capacity: 460. Current headteacher: Jo Rooney.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Southwark
Region London
Administrative District Southwark
Parliamentary Constituency Peckham
Ward Nunhead & Queen's Road
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-01-2014
UKPRN 10044489
URN 140507
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ian Anderson Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Takira Grant Local Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr George Hames Local Governor 04/03/2025 03/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jo Harajda Local Governor 17/06/2024 18/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susannah Hardyman Local Governor 08/06/2022 07/06/2026 Elected by parents
Oliver Harvey Local Governor 06/03/2024 05/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sung Him Ng Local Governor 17/03/2025 16/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Hannah Koskellla Local Governor 12/02/2026 11/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Cynthia Ravagnan Local Governor 13/12/2024 12/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Miss Jo Rooney Local Governor 01/09/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Kelly Wild Local Governor 20/05/2024 19/05/2028 Elected by school staff
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0.76 km • London
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Frequently Asked Questions
John Donne Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in London, Southwark.
John Donne Primary School has 399 pupils, with a capacity of 460.
John Donne Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at John Donne Primary School is Miss Jo Rooney.
John Donne Primary School is at Woods Road, London, SE15 2SW, in the Southwark local authority, London.
Sixth form at John Donne Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
John Donne Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Jo Rooney
Woods Road, London, SE15 2SW
02076390594
www.jdacademy.org.uk
Location
SE15 2SW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140507
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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