South Grove Primary School
London, N15 5QE · Haringey · primary school
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42nd of 49 primary schools in Haringey we can score, 60 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 — 4.8/10 against 1,292 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Grove 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, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 3.0%, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for that level? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll exceeds the designated places?
What Ofsted said about South Grove Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Seven Sisters Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as a “warm and nurturing” environment where pupils are “polite, respectful and well mannered.” Leaders provide a broad curriculum and exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and safe” in a “calm and orderly” setting where they “thrive” and make good progress.
- The curriculum is “broad and well designed,” with learning broken into small steps to deepen knowledge, particularly in mathematics and art.
- SEND provision is a “strength of the school,” with staff delivering “high-quality support” tailored to individual needs.
- Staff use assessment effectively to spot gaps and revisit learning, ensuring pupils build upon prior knowledge.
- Governors are “ambitious, well informed and effective,” providing strong oversight and support.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure consistent phonics teaching, as “variability in the teaching of early reading” means some pupils lack the skills to read fluently.
- Persistent absence remains “high,” causing some pupils to miss out on “valuable learning” and daily school life.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 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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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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