SchoolScoresFriars Primary Foundation School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Webber Street, Blackfriars, London, SE1 0RF
020 7207 1807 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 May 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Southwark comparisons use the 35 of its 66 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 31 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 12th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 57% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 87% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 13th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southwark figures pool parents at the Southwark schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
22 pupils in this year group.
68% — 2 points below the Southwark average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 70% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southwark. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 66 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 31st highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 47.9% | 40.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.9% | 16.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 53.6% | 35.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 63rd lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 62nd lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 26.8% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 22nd highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 48th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 60th highest of 65 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 17.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charles Dickens Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Jude's CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy South Bank Primary 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- London Christian School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Walnut Tree Walk Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Archbishop Sumner CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victory Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Friars Primary Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
Friars Primary Foundation School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Friars Primary Foundation School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Friars Primary Foundation School?
96% of the 47 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Friars Primary Foundation School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Friars Primary Foundation School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put Friars Primary Foundation School as their first choice for 23 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 15 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 100855.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.