Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy
London, SE16 3PB · Southwark · primary school
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16th 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 — 7.7/10 against 1,495 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved this against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Galleywall Sports Day and a Year 6 visit to the Imperial War Museum. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 345 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils before their museum visit?
What Ofsted said about Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Galleywall Primary has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous outstanding-rated inspection. The report describes a "happy, inclusive school" where pupils are well-supported, behave respectfully, and achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The school provides an "excellent start to their education" with an "ambitious early years curriculum" and effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils "achieve exceptionally well in writing by the end of Year 6" and many are reading fluently by Year 2 due to effective phonics teaching.
- The curriculum is "carefully considered" and delivered to a "high standard," with staff quickly addressing misconceptions and using effective illustrations.
- There are "abundant and varied" opportunities for cultural enrichment, including visits to places of worship and projects like puppetry workshops.
- Leaders take clear actions to address issues quickly, and the multi-academy trust provides instrumental support and "purposeful challenge."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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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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