The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Mrs Maria Hill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Victoria Way, Charlton, London, SE7 7NQ
Town setting
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Invicta Primary School
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Greenwich Waldorf School
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Leigh Academy Blackheath
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Cherry Orchard Primary School
Primary · 968m away
Charlton Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Blackheath High School GDST
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fossdene Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fossdene Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fossdene Primary School?
Fossdene Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fossdene Primary School take?
Fossdene Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fossdene Primary School?
Fossdene Primary School is in London, SE7 7NQ, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fossdene Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fossdene Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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