Snowsfields Primary School
London, SE1 3TD · Southwark · primary school
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34th 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 — 8.0/10 against 1,013 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Snowsfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 26.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 pupils against a stated capacity of 222. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Snowsfields Primary School
Overview
Snowsfields Primary School is a place where pupils are encouraged to be "the very best they can be," characterised by "extremely kind" relationships and high motivation. The report highlights a "well structured" curriculum and "exemplary" personal development, noting that pupils feel "happy and safe" due to respectful staff interactions. While the overall effectiveness is rated Good, the school excels in behaviour and personal development, which are rated Outstanding.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "incredibly well" behaviour and are "highly motivated," with "respectful relationships" permeating the school.
- Reading is given priority, with staff teaching it well and ensuring pupils read books "closely matched to the sounds that they know."
- The curriculum is "well structured," with leaders breaking down key knowledge into "logical steps" to support long-term retention.
- Personal development is "exemplary," with a vision of "working together, empowering everyone and inclusivity" woven throughout school life.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "effective support," with specific needs identified "quickly and accurately."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, pupils struggle to remember key knowledge and vocabulary because leaders and teachers lack "effective strategies in place to check what pupils know and remember over time."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to recognise signs of need and concerns reported quickly and "swiftly followed up."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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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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