Victory Primary School
London, SE17 1PT · Southwark · primary school
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35th 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 — 8.1/10 against 782 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Victory Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts & Crafts, Reading, Chess, Activity & Games, Y6 Maths Booster, and Maths clubs. Sports include Football, Multisport, Ballet, Street Dance, and Swimming, alongside a Choir. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 112 pupils against a stated capacity of 164. 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 does the after-school club typically involve for younger children? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Victory Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “proud of their school,” enjoying a happy and safe environment where staff encourage “respect and kindness.” Leaders have constructed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that is taught in a logical sequence, with reading prioritised through consistent phonics instruction. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour, ensuring lessons continue smoothly with immediate action on any disruption.
Strengths
- Staff “develop pupils’ talents and interests well,” offering a broad range of after-school clubs including sport, music, and chess.
- Teachers “check pupils’ knowledge and skills effectively,” addressing misconceptions in a timely manner and helping pupils use vocabulary accurately.
- Leaders ensure staff receive training to “teach phonics consistently,” helping pupils decode unknown words and promoting a “love of reading.”
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, making “appropriate adaptations” to support their learning.
- Parents are “extremely happy with the education provided,” noting that staff help keep children happy and communicate regularly.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders must ensure staff receive “subject-specific training” so they can develop pupils’ deeper knowledge consistently, as expertise is not yet fully developed in all areas.
- In early years, leaders should help staff present learning more clearly to ensure the “intended curriculum is delivered as effectively as it could be.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “robust culture” where leaders identify and support pupils at risk and ensure clear systems are in place for reporting referrals.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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