The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
18% 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 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 43.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Miss Karen Cartwright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Scawen Road, London, SE8 5AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChilderic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kender Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Addey and Stanhope School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Tidemill Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Tidemill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Edmund Waller Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Twin Oaks Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Twin Oaks Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Twin Oaks Primary School?
Twin Oaks Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Twin Oaks Primary School take?
Twin Oaks Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Twin Oaks Primary School?
Twin Oaks Primary School is in London, SE8 5AE, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Twin Oaks Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Twin Oaks Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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