Horniman Primary School
London, SE23 3BP · Lewisham · primary school
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20th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham we can score, 64 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 — 6.9/10 against 4,206 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horniman 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%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
Since the inspection was in early 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Horniman Primary School
Overview
Horniman Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, feel safe, and achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics. The report highlights a coherent curriculum, high expectations, and a positive culture where staff are supportive and pupils behave with kindness and respect.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy’ and ‘confident to speak up’, with one parent noting children ‘skip into school every day’.
- The curriculum is ‘carefully designed’ to build knowledge over time, with a ‘carefully structured’ phonics programme that ensures pupils catch up quickly if they fall behind.
- Pupils ‘achieve well’ in reading and mathematics, showing a ‘genuine love of reading’ and engaging well in lessons with rare disruptions.
- There is a ‘rich variety of opportunities’, including popular after-school clubs and community engagement, such as fundraising for local food banks.
- Staff work as a team with ‘supportive and approachable’ leaders who ensure workload remains manageable.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not ‘precisely identified’ the concepts pupils need to learn, reducing how effectively pupils can deepen their understanding.
- Sometimes, learning resources are ‘not as effective as they should be’ in supporting pupils to understand new concepts.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 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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