Goodrich Community Primary School
London, SE22 0EP · Southwark · primary school
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51st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.2/10 against 3,110 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 62% | 2.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goodrich Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.2 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 literacy? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with maths? How does the school maintain engagement for pupils during the transition to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Goodrich Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school, appreciating the significant improvements made since the previous inspection. The curriculum is now “far more ambitious,” enabling pupils to achieve well in national tests and fostering a “harmonious learning environment” with strong staff-pupil relationships.
Strengths
- The new curriculum is “far more ambitious” and enables pupils to gain necessary knowledge, resulting in strong achievement in reading and mathematics.
- Pupils feel safe, understand the code of conduct, and benefit from effective promotion of positive behaviour; bullying is described as “rare.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly and developing knowledge through creative activities and practical investigations.
- Staff use “lively and interactive” teaching strategies, and the school prioritises reading from Reception, ensuring most pupils become “enthusiastic readers.”
- There are “very strong relationships between staff and pupils,” and the school provides robust support for social and emotional well-being.
Areas to improve
- The new curriculum is not implemented as consistently in some subjects as in core subjects, and teachers’ checks of learning are sometimes ineffective, leading to gaps in understanding.
- Teaching strategies are not always adapted appropriately for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, meaning their academic outcomes are “not as strong as they could be.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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