Timbercroft Primary School
London, SE18 2SG · Greenwich · primary school
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38th 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 — 8.6/10 against 2,617 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Timbercroft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join hockey, dodgeball, tennis, football, musical theatre and drama, Code Camp, Cygnets Art Club, and choir. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 363 pupils against a stated capacity of 437. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Timbercroft Primary School
Overview
Timbercroft Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and friendly" environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that is tailored to the diverse community, fostering positive attitudes towards learning and strong professional relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite" and behave well, supported by strong systems and roles such as "play leaders and anti-bullying ambassadors".
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with effective phonics lessons and swift support for those falling behind, helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers".
- Teachers quickly identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), making adjustments so that "all pupils... achieve well".
- The school promotes respect and tolerance through spiritual, moral, social and cultural lessons, resulting in pupils who "talk sensibly" about these values.
- Attendance is "carefully monitored" with robust strategies and strong communication with families to improve outcomes.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, "important content is not identified in sufficient detail," making it difficult to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- The school should further develop approaches to checking what pupils know and remember to better support achievement in these subjects.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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