John Donne Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: John Donne Primary School
Address: Woods Road
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE15 2SW
Telephone Number: 02 0763 0594
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Nexus Education Schools Trust
Sponsor: Nexus Education Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Jo Rooney
Capacity: 460
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 405 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 56.8%

Location and administration

URN: 140507
DfE Number: 210/2335
UKPRN: 10044489
UPRN: 200003385346
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Southwark (E09000028)
Constituency: Peckham (E14001421)
Electoral Ward: Nunhead & Queen's Road (E05011108)

Easting & Northing: 534743E, 176680N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 28' 25.25" N 0° 3' 40.21" W
Plus Code: 9C3XFWFQ+FG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Ian Anderson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Takira Grant - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Mr George Hames - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Jo Harajda - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 December 2025.
  • Mrs Susannah HARDYMAN - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 June 2030.
  • Oliver Harvey - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 March 2028.
  • Mr Sung Him Ng - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2029.
  • Ms Hannah Koskellla - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2030.
  • Cynthia Ravagnan - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
  • Miss Jo Rooney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Kelly Wild - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 May 2028.