The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,019
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 29%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Mr Richard Slade (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Plum Lane, Plumcroft Primary School, London, SE18 3HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNotre Dame Catholic Primary School
Primary · 616m away
Eglinton Primary School
Primary · 685m away
Greenslade Primary School
Primary · 854m away
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
16 plus · 946m away
Timbercroft Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Griffin Manor School
Special school · 1.2km away
Willow Dene School
Academy · 1.3km away
Rockliffe Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Plumcroft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Plumcroft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Plumcroft Primary School?
Plumcroft Primary School currently has 1,019 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Plumcroft Primary School take?
Plumcroft Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Plumcroft Primary School?
Plumcroft Primary School is in London, SE18 3HW, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Plumcroft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Plumcroft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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