The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 42.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Mr Simon Assig (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Varcoe Road, London, SE16 3LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKender Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
Primary · 1.2km away
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
John Donne Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Childeric Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The St Thomas the Apostle College
Secondary · 1.6km away
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Edmund Waller Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ilderton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ilderton Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ilderton Primary School?
Ilderton Primary School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ilderton Primary School take?
Ilderton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ilderton Primary School?
Ilderton Primary School is in London, SE16 3LA, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ilderton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ilderton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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