The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- 42% 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 371
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 42%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Martin Blain
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Galleywall Primary, Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy's Ofsted rating?
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy?
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy currently has 371 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy take?
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy?
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy is in London, SE16 3PB, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy have a sixth form?
No, Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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