Michael Faraday School
London, SE17 2HR · Southwark · primary school
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46th 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 — 5.4/10 against 1,900 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Michael Faraday School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% 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 (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard in maths? How does the school ensure consistent progress for students with similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Michael Faraday School
Overview
Michael Faraday School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "well mannered, friendly and respectful." Leaders hold high aspirations for academic and personal development, fostering a community where parents and staff feel supported and pupils feel safe. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading and citizenship, preparing pupils well for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well mannered, friendly and respectful," with bullying being "uncommon" and dealt with swiftly.
- The curriculum is "ambitious," weaving in local context and diversity, such as studying Mary Seacole and Benin.
- Leaders promote a "love of reading" from the start, using carefully chosen books that complement learning across subjects.
- Staff follow a "structured phonics programme," providing daily lessons and extra support for those finding reading difficult.
- Governors provide "effective support and challenge," understanding their roles and prioritising staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must embed its new curriculum thinking to ensure "teaching expertise" is developed consistently across all subjects.
- Leaders need to ensure pupils remember key knowledge "fluently over the long term," as some currently struggle to recall previously learned skills.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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