Angel Oak Academy
London, SE15 6FL · Southwark · primary school
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9th of 62 primary schools in Southwark we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 1,353 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Angel Oak Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play football and visit New Peckham Mosque, the Royal Festival Hall, and Surrey Docks Farm. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 388 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How are trips to places like the Royal Festival Hall integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Angel Oak Academy
Overview
Angel Oak Academy continues to be an outstanding school, providing an excellent education where pupils are "looked after very well." The report highlights a culture where staff make pupils feel "cared for and valued," resulting in exceptional behaviour and strong academic outcomes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully ordered" with "highly ambitious endpoints," ensuring pupils build knowledge effectively across subjects.
- Staff deliver the curriculum "expertly," with "absolute clarity" on significant knowledge, including effective adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Early reading is taught effectively through high-quality phonics training, with pupils who fall behind identified and supported "at the earliest opportunity."
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as "exceptional," characterised by "excellent manners," confidence, and a positive attitude to learning.
- The school provides rich opportunities beyond the formal curriculum, including educational visits and sports competitions, while maintaining manageable staff workloads.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an "open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils’ interests first."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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