The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
10% 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 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 36%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Ms Anna Sullivan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
St Margaret's Grove, Plumstead, London, SE18 7RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNightingale Primary School
Primary · 388m away
Foxfield Primary School
Primary · 396m away
South Rise Primary School
Primary · 548m away
Plumstead Manor School
Secondary · 557m away
Plumcroft Primary School
Primary · 621m away
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School
Primary · 695m away
Greenslade Primary School
Primary · 808m away
Eglinton Primary School
Primary · 996m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's Church of England Primary School take?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is in London, SE18 7RL, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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