The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mr Andrew Pickering (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Horniman Drive, London, SE23 3BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEliot Bank Primary School
Primary · 768m away
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 862m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 938m away
Sydenham School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Perrymount Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Kilmorie Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Horniman Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Horniman Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Horniman Primary School?
Horniman Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Horniman Primary School take?
Horniman Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Horniman Primary School?
Horniman Primary School is in London, SE23 3BP, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Horniman Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Horniman Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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