Pilgrims' Way Primary School
London, SE15 1EF · Southwark · primary school
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54th 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 — 5.5/10 against 734 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| 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.
Pilgrims' Way Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 171 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
With 39 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year demand if applications exceed capacity? How does the curriculum support pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils during the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2?
What Ofsted said about Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Overview
Pilgrims’ Way Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are happy, enjoy learning, and act responsibly, supported by a balanced and ambitious curriculum. The school provides a welcoming environment where staff are helpful and pupils achieve well, though attendance remains a concern.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and can read and write with age-appropriate fluency by the end of Year 6, regardless of their starting point.
- Teachers successfully break down complex ideas into small steps and regularly check that all pupils, including those with SEND, understand their learning.
- The school offers a broad curriculum with enriching experiences, such as visits to art galleries, historic landmarks, and educational trips that include all pupils.
- Staff feel highly valued, with leaders taking account of workload and well-being, while governors provide strong support and oversight.
- Early reading is well organised, with intensive support provided for pupils who need to catch up, including those speaking English as an additional language.
Areas to improve
- The school must implement attendance policies more rigorously and swiftly to reduce high rates of persistent absence, which cause pupils to miss key learning.
- Leaders should continue to develop teachers’ subject knowledge and confidence in a small number of subjects where it is currently less secure, ensuring pupils build curriculum knowledge effectively.
Safeguarding
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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