Ivydale Primary School
London, SE15 3BU · Southwark · primary school
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30th 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 — 7.5/10 against 3,405 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ivydale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Activities include yoga, football, basketball, swimming, the Daily Mile, and instrumental lessons. Trips visit the Horniman Museum, British Museum, and Peckham Rye, with a Year 6 residential trip to Wales.
Getting in
The published school roll is 463 pupils against a stated capacity of 540. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How is the daily curriculum structured to balance the various sports and arts clubs?
What Ofsted said about Ivydale Primary School
Overview
Ivydale Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "strong and supportive community" and "positive atmosphere." Pupils achieve well within a "broad and ambitious curriculum," benefiting from "warm and respectful relationships" between staff and learners.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced," with early years establishing "foundational knowledge and skills" that support later learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely support and make "excellent progress."
- Staff are "highly skilled" at teaching phonics, ensuring pupils become "fluent and confident readers."
- The school actively fosters independence through "adventurous play" and opportunities for public speaking and debate.
- Recent leadership changes have been "well managed," maintaining a positive culture where staff feel "valued."
Areas to improve
- In "a few subjects," the curriculum is "not as well developed or ambitious," meaning pupils do not retain knowledge in as much depth.
- The school should "develop and strengthen the curriculum in these subjects" so pupils consistently develop "secure and deep knowledge across subjects."
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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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.
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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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