The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 466
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 19.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Ms Judith Lambert (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Ivydale Road, Nunhead, London, SE15 3BU
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Ivydale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ivydale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ivydale Primary School?
Ivydale Primary School currently has 466 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ivydale Primary School take?
Ivydale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ivydale Primary School?
Ivydale Primary School is in London, SE15 3BU, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ivydale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ivydale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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