Horniman Primary School

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

London, SE233BP Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
66.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 78.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
12 February 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Horniman Drive
London, SE233BP
Phone
2086993190
Website
hornimanprimary.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100714
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Horniman Drive, London, SE23 3BP
Website
www.hornimanprimary.com
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
201
Free School Meals
14.4% (29 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
78.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
11.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
78.0 (+19.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.9 (5.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 109.0
2023 104.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
201 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Confidence Perseverance Organisation Getting Along Resilience

Horniman celebrates differences and encourages responsibility for the world around us.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club Enrichment Clubs

Sports

Football Cricket Multisports Tag rugby Athletics

Facilities

Extensive grounds On-site Forest School Amphitheatre Pond Playground Library

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum-aligned curriculum Curriculum drivers: Creativity, Diversity, Enquiry, Environment Depth and progression with cross-curricular links Outdoor learning including Forest School and visits to Sydenham Woods Arts and music emphasis with specialist teachers; choir and theatre/arts events Philosophy sessions for Years 2–6 Extensive enrichment including educational visits and after-school clubs

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 7:45am–8:45am; After School Club runs 3:15pm–6:00pm; Enrichment clubs offered before and after school; ASC is Ofsted registered with 55 places; bookings via SCOPAY; a light, healthy snack provided.

Admissions Criteria

Priority admissions are: looked-after or previously looked-after children; exceptional medical or social need; siblings already on roll (excluding Year 6); children living nearest to the school.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club £6 per day; After School Club 3:15–6:00 £15 per child (4:30–6:00 £9); Enrichment clubs have varying prices per timetable; KS1/KS2 school meals are free in 2025-26 under the London Mayor’s Free School Meal initiative.

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