St Peter's Church of England Primary School
London, SE17 2HH · Southwark · primary school
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48th 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 — 5.4/10 against 1,273 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 134 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
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to engage students in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Peter's Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as ‘polite and respectful’ and ‘very happy’. Leaders maintain ‘extremely high expectations’ and foster a positive environment where ‘everyone is included’, supported by a ‘highly ambitious’ curriculum and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious for all pupils’, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with careful sequencing from early years.
- Leaders have ‘prioritised reading across the school’, ensuring staff are trained in phonics and providing targeted support so pupils ‘read with increasing fluency’.
- Staff demonstrate a ‘consistent approach to managing behaviour’, with pupils noting that staff are ‘fair and caring’ and quickly address low-level disruption.
- Staff well-being is valued, with leaders making ‘appropriate adjustments to staff workload’ so it is ‘manageable’, resulting in staff who are ‘incredibly happy and proud’.
- Pupils engage with the local community through visits to libraries and museums, and by raising money for charities and helping with food banks.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that books for early reading practice are at the ‘right decodable level’ so pupils can build fluency and confidence as quickly as possible.
- In some subjects, ‘leaders’ curriculum thinking is not fully developed’, meaning content is not precisely identified or built up sequentially; leaders should ensure consistent planning across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, characterised by a ‘strong culture of vigilance among all staff’ and a ‘relentless’ approach by leaders who work closely with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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