Conway Primary School
London, SE18 1QY · Greenwich · primary school
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28th of 61 primary schools in Greenwich we can score, 62 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 — 9.1/10 against 2,668 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Conway Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 29.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join ballet and athletics clubs, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 430 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 close to the higher standard threshold? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Conway Primary School
Overview
Conway Primary School is described as a "friendly and stimulating place for pupils to learn" where families feel staff are "attentive to their needs." The report confirms that the school continues to be a good school, highlighting an "ambitious, well-structured and coherent curriculum" that enables pupils to progress well from Nursery to Year 6.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and are taught to take responsibility, with a strong focus on developing "emotional intelligence" and overcoming challenges.
- Leaders have organised a curriculum where staff ensure pupils "grasp key concepts and ideas securely," resulting in high-quality work and confident problem-solving in subjects like mathematics.
- Reading is prioritised with an "ambitious phonics programme," where adults are "typically skilled in helping pupils learn to read" and provide extra support for those with gaps.
- Staff work closely to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can "learn the curriculum alongside their peers" through effective adaptations.
- The governing body is well-informed and mindful of staff workload, while staff feel supported by leaders who provide valuable guidance and professional development.
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders are new and need to develop their evaluation of the curriculum to ensure implementation is focused on "developing and extending pupils’ knowledge" rather than just presentation.
- Leaders must strengthen staff expertise in phonics to ensure adults pronounce sounds precisely, as inaccurate modelling is "unhelpful for pupils who are learning to read."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is a "high priority" through rigorous checks, vigilant staff, and close monitoring of attendance.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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