The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 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
- 430
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Mr Jason Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Grangehill Road, Eltham, London, SE9 1QG
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Gordon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gordon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gordon Primary School?
Gordon Primary School currently has 430 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gordon Primary School take?
Gordon Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gordon Primary School?
Gordon Primary School is in London, SE9 1QG, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gordon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gordon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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