Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
London, SE16 5ED · Southwark · primary school
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56th 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 — 3.5/10 against 1,072 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 84 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as "happy, confident individuals" who "behave impeccably" and demonstrate "consistently positive attitudes." The school provides a "secure and trusting environment" where leaders have created exceptional conditions for personal development and high-quality teaching in most subjects.
Strengths
- Behaviour is "excellent," with pupils showing "consistently high levels of concentration and motivation."
- Reading is prioritised effectively; phonics is taught "with precision," and struggling readers are "swiftly identified and well supported."
- The curriculum in most subjects is "ambitious and well designed," helping pupils secure important knowledge and vocabulary.
- Personal development is "exceptional," with a curriculum that helps pupils understand diversity, social justice, and mental health.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "high-quality support" to access the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, such as music and Spanish, leaders have "not planned the curriculum well enough," meaning pupils do not learn as effectively.
- Staff in the early years do not "routinely extend children’s spoken language."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff who are "well trained," "alert," and quick to report concerns to leaders.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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