The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 50% 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 397
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 49.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Mr Carl Vernalls (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
383 Southwark Park Road, Southwark, London, SE16 2JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPilgrims' Way Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bird In Bush School
Primary · 1.6km away
Haymerle School
Special school · 1.7km away
St Francis RC Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)
Pupil referral unit · 1.8km away
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
Primary · 1.8km away
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
Primary · 2.0km away
Tuke School
Special school · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southwark Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Southwark Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southwark Park Primary School?
Southwark Park Primary School currently has 397 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southwark Park Primary School take?
Southwark Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southwark Park Primary School?
Southwark Park Primary School is in London, SE16 2JH, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southwark Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Southwark Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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