Robert Browning Primary School
London, SE17 1DQ · Southwark · primary school
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61st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.4/10 against 539 of them, against 1.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| 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.
Robert Browning Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in December 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 literacy? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted report card affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Robert Browning Primary School
Overview
Robert Browning Primary School is described as a "truly inclusive school" where leaders demonstrate "high ambition for all pupils" despite the significant barriers to learning faced by many children. The report highlights a "culture of aspiration and shared success," noting that while not all pupils achieve national expected levels, they make secure progress from their individual starting points through bespoke support.
Strengths
- Attendance is rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders promoting the view that "every minute matters" and providing tailored support for barriers.
- Behaviour is "calm" and positive, with incidents having "reduced significantly over time" due to comprehensive approaches like the 'High 5' system.
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," featuring "extensive" support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, including a specially resourced provision.
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," with pupils demonstrating "secure knowledge" of diversity, British values, and online safety.
- Pupils "love their school," feeling "valued, supported and cared for" in a joyful environment where bullying is rare.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to strengthen their targeted work for individual pupils who are not meeting national expected levels" to help them reach age-related expectations.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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