The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Mrs Vanessa Kyprios (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Heber Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 9LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHorniman Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Fairlawn Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Dulwich College
Independent · 1.6km away
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
Special school · 1.8km away
Rosendale Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Alleyn's Oakfield
Independent · 1.9km away
Eliot Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Allenby Tutorial Trust
Miscellaneous · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Heber Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heber Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heber Primary School?
Heber Primary School currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heber Primary School take?
Heber Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heber Primary School?
Heber Primary School is in London, SE22 9LA, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heber Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heber Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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