The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 389
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 29%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Ms Eleanor Prestage (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Quebec Way, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 7LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 993m away
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Marathon Science School
Independent · 1.0km away
Deptford Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Twin Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Edmund's Catholic School
Primary · 1.7km away
Ilderton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Clyde Nursery School.
Nursery · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Alfred Salter Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Alfred Salter Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alfred Salter Primary School?
Alfred Salter Primary School currently has 389 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alfred Salter Primary School take?
Alfred Salter Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alfred Salter Primary School?
Alfred Salter Primary School is in London, SE16 7LP, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alfred Salter Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Alfred Salter Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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