The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 45% 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 45.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Miss Joanna Wratten (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
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Webber Street, Blackfriars, London, SE1 0RF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRobert Browning Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bbi School
Independent · 1.7km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Vauxhall Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
South Bank University Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
The Park College
Special school · 1.8km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Lilian Baylis Technology School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Friars Primary Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
Friars Primary Foundation School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Friars Primary Foundation School?
Friars Primary Foundation School currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Friars Primary Foundation School take?
Friars Primary Foundation School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Friars Primary Foundation School?
Friars Primary Foundation School is in London, SE1 0RF, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Friars Primary Foundation School have a sixth form?
No, Friars Primary Foundation School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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