Torridon Primary School

A good community school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Torridon Primary School.

London, SE61TG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 February 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hazelbank Road
London, SE61TG
Phone
2086972762
Website
torridonprimary.lewisham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100708
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hazelbank Road, London, SE6 1TG
Website
www.torridonprimary.lewisham.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
660 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
641
Free School Meals
29.5% (189 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.6% (36 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.2 (3.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
71
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
641 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

aspiration community diversity excellence respect

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Manda George highlights Torridon as a large, inclusive and diverse community with high expectations for achievement and wellbeing. The message emphasizes respectful relationships, partnership with families, inclusion, and invites visitors to learn more about the school.

Facilities

Dedicated art classroom with specialist teachers ASD Resource Base (16 places) with full-time teacher and support staff Reading Room (new reading room funded by PTA) OPAL playground areas: mud cafe, large sandpit, water play area, small world area, dressing up and performance area, wheels area, ball court Torridon Radio club (radio)

Curriculum Highlights

Follows the National Curriculum with an inclusive, high-quality education. Curriculum is cross-curricular and topic-based with a literacy core text linked to the topic. Two main curriculum threads: rich vocabulary and significant people. Journey to UNICEF Rights Respecting School status. Adopts the CUSP curriculum model for foundation subjects with knowledge organisers and knowledge notes to support thinking and learning. Units are personalised; specialist teachers provide high-quality learning in art, dance, music and French; offers individual music tuition (piano, violin, guitar, drums, clarinet). Learning to Learn skills are developed through core values and assemblies. EYFS follows statutory framework with Development Matters and Birth to 5 documents; wide range of educational workshops, visits and visitors to embed learning in real life.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound Care Club runs until 6:00pm every weekday for children from Reception to Year 6. It includes outdoor and inside activities and provides a piece of fruit at the start of the session and a healthy snack. For the 2024–2025 school year, booking forms and parental agreement documents are available; contact [email protected] to apply.

Admissions Criteria

Lewisham Admissions: Applications are managed centrally by Lewisham Council. The order of priority is: (1) a child in public care; (2) exceptional medical or social need; (3) a child whose brother or sister is already on the school roll; (4) proximity of the home address to Torridon Primary School.

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