The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 497
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 21.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mrs Naheeda Maharasingam (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: Outstanding
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Rathfern Road, Catford, London, SE6 4NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKilmorie Primary School
Primary · 567m away
Athelney Primary School
Primary · 996m away
Perrymount Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brent Knoll School
Special school · 1.1km away
Adamsrill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Haseltine Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Forest Hill School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rathfern Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rathfern Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rathfern Primary School?
Rathfern Primary School currently has 497 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rathfern Primary School take?
Rathfern Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rathfern Primary School?
Rathfern Primary School is in London, SE6 4NL, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rathfern Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rathfern Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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