The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 366
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 37.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Wong (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Elfrida Crescent, Bellingham, London, SE6 3EN
Town setting
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Sedgehill School
Secondary · 696m away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 726m away
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School
Primary · 829m away
Haseltine Primary School
Primary · 889m away
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elfrida Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elfrida Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elfrida Primary School?
Elfrida Primary School currently has 366 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elfrida Primary School take?
Elfrida Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elfrida Primary School?
Elfrida Primary School is in London, SE6 3EN, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elfrida Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Elfrida Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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