Heber Primary School

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

London, SE229LA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 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
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
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
8 October 2019
Previous grade
Good
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
Heber Road
East Dulwich
London, SE229LA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100793
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Heber Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 9LA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 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
421
Free School Meals
13.8% (58 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
78.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
111.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
78.0 (+19.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.6 (8.9 below average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Reading Score:
111.0 (+5.8 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.1 (2.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 111.0
2023 104.0 106.0

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
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
421 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+5.5 per year)

Up 5.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"All belong, all achieve"

Responsibility Thoughtfulness Resilience

RE curriculum is based on the Southwark Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education 2018; the school states it does not promote or undermine any particular religious, spiritual or secular stance and may remove a child from RE upon request. The curriculum aims to contribute to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, emotional, cultural and intellectual development.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Vanessa Kyprios welcomes visitors; Heber is a happy, creative, high-performing Victorian school in East Dulwich that values thoughtfulness, resilience and responsibility. The school emphasises a broad, immersive curriculum, strong staff stability, and active parental involvement, inviting visits and engagement with the community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Code Camp Spectacular Science Inkhead

Sports

Netball Rugby

Facilities

Art Room Music Hall Large Halls Multi-Purpose Suite Sports Playground Classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

Specialist teachers for Music, Art and PE; dedicated Art Room and Music Hall Immersive, topic-based curriculum with cross-curricular links to environment, current affairs, local history, geography and science Art curriculum linked to local and global contexts with exhibitions and competitions Spanish taught using Kapow’s Spanish Curriculum; focus on building knowledge strands (Phonics, Vocabulary, Grammar) and language skills Religious Education aligned with the local syllabus; emphasis on understanding diverse beliefs and safeguarding PSHE and RSHE using SCARF resources; emphasis on relationships, health education and safeguarding RULER program for social and emotional learning; explicit SEL framework Outdoor learning and a broad range of educational visits and community involvement Extensive theatre and drama connections (e.g., Globe Theatre project) and cross-curricular drama integration A broad, enquiry-based Geography and History program with immersion days and cross-curricular links

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast and after school care are provided by Magna Groups. Children must be booked in advance. Magna Groups can be contacted at 0333 012 4984 or [email protected]. To register and book a place, please click the Magna link on the site.

Admissions Criteria

PAN (Published Admission Number) is 30 per class. The school notes it is oversubscribed. Admissions are allocated in this order: children in public care or who were looked after; siblings who are already on roll; children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs; children of permanent staff; children living nearest to the school. Applications for Reception are due by 15 January prior to the next September intake. In-year admissions are available; contact the school for details.

Financial Information

All parents and carers are entitled to 15 hours of free childcare for Nursery. For September 2025 entry, Nursery sessions include part-time and full-time options. Full-time Nursery costs £485.63 per month (£131.25 per week) over 10 months for families not eligible for the 30 hours free offer. Part-time nursery has a monthly voluntary contribution of £32.38 (or £8.75 per week) for 10 months. Nursery meals cost £1.50 per meal. Reception and above are funded by the local authority for school meals. The school also notes 30 hours eligibility and directs families to the childcare choices website for eligibility.

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