Montbelle Primary School
London, SE9 3EY · Greenwich · primary school
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44th 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 — 7.2/10 against 2,480 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 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.
Montbelle Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Dodgeball, Football, and Gymnastic clubs, visit PGL on trips, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 364 pupils against a stated capacity of 470. 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 are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the PGL trip? How does the after-school club operate on days with club activities?
What Ofsted said about Montbelle Primary School
Overview
Montbelle Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders and staff are “ambitious for all pupils” and maintain high expectations. The curriculum is “well thought through” and supports the aim of ‘learning together for life’, resulting in a “calm and purposeful” atmosphere where pupils behave well and feel safe.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well set out” and meets national ambition, with leaders making “sensible decisions” about key concepts so pupils “retain important knowledge and build on it over time”.
- Reading is given “high priority” with consistent phonics delivery; pupils read with “developing fluency and confidence” using effective decoding strategies.
- Teachers have “secure subject knowledge” and explain concepts carefully, addressing misconceptions quickly to ensure pupils understand new content securely.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “effective support”, with specific needs identified “quickly and accurately” and staff adapting approaches using resources and external professional advice.
- A “caring and nurturing environment” is created for both pupils and staff, with leaders taking steps to make workloads manageable and providing well-attended after-school activities.
Areas to improve
- Adults sometimes “intervene too quickly” when weaker readers are practising, blending sounds for them; this reduces practice time and slows progress, so leaders must ensure staff support pupils effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong safeguarding culture” where staff receive regular training, recognise signs of need, and follow up on concerns swiftly to reduce risks to pupils’ welfare.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 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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