The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 40% 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
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.
9% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 508
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 40.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Mr Simon Assig (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Marlborough Grove, London, SE1 5JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarris Primary Academy Peckham Park
Primary · 1.1km away
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Harris Academy Peckham
Secondary · 1.6km away
John Donne Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Cherry Garden School
Special school · 1.6km away
Camberwell College of Arts
Miscellaneous · 1.6km away
Brunswick Park Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Phoenix Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Phoenix Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Phoenix Primary School?
Phoenix Primary School currently has 508 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Phoenix Primary School take?
Phoenix Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Phoenix Primary School?
Phoenix Primary School is in London, SE1 5JT, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Phoenix Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Phoenix Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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