The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.47
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 178 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,667
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 44.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Co Headteacher Claire Harrison / Victoria Wainwright (Co - Headteachers)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kingsman Street, London, SE18 5PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNightingale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Thorntree Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Eglinton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Charlton Park School
Special school · 1.5km away
Charlton School
Special school · 1.5km away
Charlton Park Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School a selective school?
No. Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School's Ofsted rating?
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School?
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School currently has 1,667 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School take?
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School?
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School is in London, SE18 5PW, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School have a sixth form?
Yes, Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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