James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf
London, SE10 8RZ · Greenwich · primary school
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25th of 61 primary schools in Greenwich we can score, 62 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 — 9.3/10 against 2,392 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved this against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and Bree’s After School Club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 673 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 Centre for the Deaf support hearing-impaired pupils in mainstream lessons? What does the transition look like for children moving from the after-school club into secondary education?
What Ofsted said about James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf
Overview
James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf continues to be a good school, providing a happy and safe environment where pupils demonstrate the school’s ‘PROUD’ values. The report highlights warm, caring relationships between staff and pupils, with high expectations leading to calm classrooms and strong academic achievement. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, ensuring a logically sequenced curriculum and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and are kind to one another, supported by ‘warm, caring relationships’ and a culture where adults listen to their worries.
- Reading is a priority, with staff trained to teach phonics well, ensuring pupils decode unfamiliar words confidently, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum is ‘logically sequenced’, with teachers possessing the subject knowledge to explain concepts clearly and correct misconceptions quickly.
- Pupils enjoy a ‘wide range of enrichment activities’ such as gymnastics and musical theatre, alongside opportunities to take on roles of responsibility like ‘British Sign Language Buddies’.
- Leaders prioritise attendance and work effectively with external professionals to support pupils with SEND.
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils with SEND within lessons is ‘not precise enough’, meaning some do not access the curriculum as well as they could.
- The school must ensure support for pupils with SEND is precise so they achieve well across the curriculum.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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