Southwark Park Primary School

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

London, SE162JH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 53.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
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
11 October 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
383 Southwark Park Road
Bermondsey
London, SE162JH
Phone
2073944000
Website
southwarkparkschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100812
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
383 Southwark Park Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16 2JH
Website
www.southwarkparkschool.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
470 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
415
Free School Meals
47.5% (197 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.0% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
53.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
415 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

"Respect, Responsibility and Excellence"

Respect Responsibility Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome note from Headteacher Carl Vernalls describing Southwark Park as a thriving, happy school with high expectations for all pupils, a strong commitment to relationships with families, and a proud place in the local community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

SPPS Savings Club

Facilities

Newly extended, refurbished and equipped building opposite Southwark Park Outdoor learning area

Curriculum Highlights

Reception: Power of Reading scheme; seven areas of learning (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design, plus the other early years areas); White Rose Maths and NCETM program Year 2: invasion by aliens; Great Fire of London; geography focus on continents, countries and oceans; life under the sea Year 3: Romans and their invasion; Stone Age; Pompeii; Voices in the Park; writing about the local area Year 4: London and the River Thames; Ancient Egypt; Anglo-Saxons; World Wildlife and Conservation; study of sound Year 5: diversity and Zones of Regulation; focus on development of writing and maths mastery Year 6: Diversity topic including Vikings; Climate Change and Global Citizenship; early Islamic civilisations in art and architecture

Wraparound Care

Wrap around care is offered for Full Time Nursery children. 15 or 30 free hours (if eligible). Lunch is provided on full days. 30 hours extended Nursery is available for eligible children. If you would like to purchase additional hours to make the day full time, it will cost £100 per week.

Admissions Criteria

Open mornings are held every Thursday at 9:30am. Nursery places are funded by the Government for 15 hours a week with 30 hours extended for eligible children. Full-time options include a top-up of £100 per week; lunch is included on full days. Reception places must be applied for via Southwark Council. In-year admissions are available and a Pupil Premium form should be completed. A Nursery application and a 30 Hour Form are provided for applicants.

Financial Information

Nursery full-time top up £100 per week. Lunch included. 30 hours extended Nursery for eligible children.

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