The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 385
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 39%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Ms K Wong (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Athelney Street, London, SE6 3LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElfrida Primary School
Primary · 571m away
Watergate School
Special school · 978m away
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Haseltine Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brent Knoll School
Special school · 1.1km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Sedgehill Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Adamsrill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Athelney Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Athelney Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Athelney Primary School?
Athelney Primary School currently has 385 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Athelney Primary School take?
Athelney Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Athelney Primary School?
Athelney Primary School is in London, SE6 3LD, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Athelney Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Athelney Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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