Linton Mead Primary School
London, SE28 8DT · Greenwich · primary school
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53rd 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 — 6.7/10 against 1,390 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Linton Mead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Yoga, Badminton, Archery, Football, Multisports and Netball clubs. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 282 pupils against a stated capacity of 266. 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 2023 inspection is now two years old, what specific improvements have been made to teaching quality since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum to support pupil wellbeing?
What Ofsted said about Linton Mead Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Linton Mead Primary School are described as “happy, confident” and feel safe due to “warm and caring relationships” with staff. The inspection found that leaders have high expectations for achievement, with a particular success in early reading and mathematics where pupils learn effectively. However, the report notes inconsistencies in how the curriculum is delivered across all subjects, affecting long-term knowledge retention in some areas.
Strengths
- A “systematic phonics curriculum” ensures pupils learn to read fluently and are “enthusiastic about reading.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly and developing “sustained concentration” and communication skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “supported effectively,” including through a bespoke ‘Shore’ provision for complex needs.
- Behaviour is positive, with classrooms being “calm and orderly” and low-level disruption dealt with swiftly.
- Personal development is well catered for, with pupils taught about British values, equality, and online safety.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum focuses too much on activities rather than helping pupils “grasp and securely recall essential knowledge.”
- Teachers are not checking sufficiently well what pupils know in some subjects, leading to unaddressed misconceptions and learning that does not build on prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding,” regular staff training, and clear systems for reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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