St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
London, SE18 7RL · Greenwich · primary school
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41st of 61 primary schools in Greenwich we can score, 62 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 — 8.1/10 against 1,380 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 15.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Charlton Athletic Community Trust and the South London Girls Football Academy.
Getting in
The published school roll is 164 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 support is available for children joining the football academies? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Margaret’s is described as a “warm and welcoming place” where pupils “enjoy their learning” and feel safe. The school maintains high expectations, with leaders having “thought carefully about the knowledge” pupils acquire across subjects. Overall, the report presents a positive picture of a calm, orderly environment where staff support pupils effectively, though some inconsistencies in teaching practice remain.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an “ambitious curriculum” that is “logically sequenced” to help pupils “revisit and embed key concepts over time.”
- Early reading is a priority, with a new phonics scheme ensuring pupils develop the skills to “read with increasing fluency.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported to access the same curriculum as their peers.”
- The school is a “calm and orderly place” where bullying is rare and pupils are “confident that staff will take action.”
- Governors maintain “strong strategic oversight” and understand their statutory responsibilities.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is “not firmly embedded across all subjects,” with some teachers not implementing intended content consistently.
- In some subjects, teachers do not present information with “clarity and precision” due to insufficient training.
- Occasionally, activities for pupils with SEND are “not as effective at helping them to learn and remember more.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with comprehensive staff training and close collaboration with external agencies to ensure pupils are kept safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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