The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 323
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 51.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Ms Vicky Shires (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Crawford Road, London, SE5 9NF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Michael Tippett School
Special school · 1.2km away
Heron Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Jessop Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Charter School East Dulwich
Secondary · 1.8km away
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Charter School North Dulwich
Secondary · 1.8km away
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Crawford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Crawford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crawford Primary School?
Crawford Primary School currently has 323 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crawford Primary School take?
Crawford Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crawford Primary School?
Crawford Primary School is in London, SE5 9NF, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crawford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Crawford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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