SchoolScoresPhoenix Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Marlborough Grove, London, SE1 5JT
020 7231 8622 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 28th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 24th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 26th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 6th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern 31st highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 87% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 31st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). 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
60 pupils in this year group.
80% — 10 points above the Southwark average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 70% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 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 | 65 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 57 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 138 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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 42nd highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.5% | 40.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 56th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 16.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 23rd highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 44.9% | 35.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 1.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 54th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 15% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.8 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 49th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 20% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.9 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 35th highest of 65 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 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
- John Keats Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis RC Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bird In Bush School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Angel Oak Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Boutcher CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ilderton Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Surrey Square 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pilgrims' Way Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Phoenix Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Phoenix Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Phoenix Primary School?
81% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Phoenix Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Phoenix Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 57 families put Phoenix Primary School as their first choice for 65 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 57 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 100817.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.