Nightingale Primary School
London, SE18 7JJ · Greenwich · primary school
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11th 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 — 9.2/10 against 1,620 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| 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.
Nightingale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to 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 (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do not reach the expected standard? How does the new Ofsted framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Nightingale Primary School
Overview
Nightingale Primary School is described as a place where "kindness and community cohesion sit at the heart of the school’s work." The report highlights that pupils are "very well prepared for the next stage of their education," with disadvantaged pupils notably outperforming their non-disadvantaged peers nationally. Leaders demonstrate a "deep, analytical understanding" of the school’s context, fostering an environment where staff feel they can "grow and thrive professionally."
Strengths
- Pupils attain "above‑average results in reading, writing and mathematics," with disadvantaged pupils achieving particularly well.
- Behaviour is "excellent," creating "calm, purposeful spaces" where bullying is not tolerated and pupils feel safe.
- The early years provision is a "joyful environment" where children leave Reception "well equipped" for Year 1.
- Inclusion is a "significant strength," with robust systems ensuring timely support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Attendance has seen "sustained improvements" through determined oversight and close collaboration with families.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen staff expertise so that "pupils with the most significant gaps in knowledge and skills receive consistently effective teaching and support," as errors in early reading, writing, or mathematics are not always addressed quickly enough for this small group.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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