Ivydale Primary School

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

London, SE153BU 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
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
26 February 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Ivydale Road
Nunhead
London, SE153BU
Phone
2076392702
Website
ivydaleschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100796
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Ivydale Road, Nunhead, London, SE15 3BU
Website
www.ivydaleschool.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
540 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
488
Free School Meals
17.9% (87 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.4 (6.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 108.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
488 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A love of learning for life"

Head Teacher's Message

Ivydale is a three form entry school based on two sites in Nunhead with high expectations for all pupils, a love of learning for life, and a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment supported by wraparound care and enrichment activities.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Curriculum Highlights

Ivydale Creative Curriculum follows the National Curriculum with literacy and maths given highest priority Phonics taught explicitly in Foundation Stage and KS1 (Twinkl Phonics used) Mandarin taught in Key Stage 2 by a specialist teacher Chess taught in Year 5 Swimming taught in Year 4 Music taught by specialist music teachers; PE taught by class teachers

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is run by Magna Extended Schools and includes enrichment activities; there are before/after school provisions and holiday playschemes.

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report; Inclusion team; SEND Policy; Equalities Objectives; Accessibility Plan

Admissions Criteria

Ivydale admissions follow Southwark’s determined admissions criteria; nursery admissions are made directly with the school

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