Southwark Park Primary School
London, SE16 2JH · Southwark · primary school
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37th 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 — 7.7/10 against 904 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Southwark Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Savings Club and participate in gymnastics, basketball, football, yoga, zumba, and racquet skills. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 386 pupils against a stated capacity of 470. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Southwark Park Primary School
Overview
Southwark Park Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ personal development. The report describes a school where “diversity is celebrated” and pupils develop strong, trusting relationships with staff. Leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” that is logically sequenced, ensuring pupils deepen their understanding across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exceptional personal development, acting as “responsible and respectful citizens” who challenge discrimination and engage in community initiatives.
- The curriculum is carefully planned, with “important knowledge... identified and logically sequenced” from Nursery onwards to build depth of understanding.
- Reading is a high priority; phonics teaching is “effective,” and interventions ensure struggling pupils “catch up quickly.”
- Staff are well supported by leaders, who consider “workload and well-being,” fostering a positive staff culture.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through meaningfully adapted tasks to access the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not always used consistently to check pupil understanding, meaning “errors and misconceptions... are not identified or corrected swiftly.”
- In early years, vocabulary and sentence structure are not always modelled with “consistent accuracy,” limiting opportunities for children to build precise language skills.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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