Ilderton Primary School
London, SE16 3LA · Southwark · primary school
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17th 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 — 8.7/10 against 1,647 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ilderton 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%. A further 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming lessons and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 157 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 in reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the swimming programme? How does the after-school club structure its daily schedule?
What Ofsted said about Ilderton Primary School
Overview
Ilderton Primary School is described as a place that “inspires its pupils to do their very best,” with staff holding “the highest expectations” for achievement and well-being. The report highlights an “exceptionally well devised and ambitious” curriculum that enables pupils to develop “deep knowledge” and produce work of “exceptionally high quality.” Leaders are “driven to provide the best possible standards,” ensuring a happy, safe environment where pupils are “highly attentive, motivated and focused on learning.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully ordered” to build deep knowledge, with teachers helping pupils “make connections across subjects” and addressing misconceptions swiftly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “extremely well catered for,” achieving “exceptionally well” through “thoughtful provision” and individualised approaches.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with early readers systematically learning phonics to decode words with “accuracy, fluency and confidence.”
- Personal development is nurtured extensively, teaching pupils about health, relationships, and diversity, resulting in “exemplary” behaviour and a culture of mutual respect.
- A “comprehensive enrichment offer,” including educational visits and clubs, extends pupils’ experiences and motivates them to plan for their futures.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 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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