SchoolScoresSaint Mary Magdalene CofE All Through School
Voluntary aided school · All-through, ages 3 to 18 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class · Sixth form
Kingsman Street, London, SE18 5PW
020 8854 3531 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 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 2 November 2023: 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
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Greenwich comparisons use the 6 of its 17 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 11 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 | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 44% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 25% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 16 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 9% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 84% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 32% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71%said yes | 91% | 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. Greenwich figures pool parents at the Greenwich 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
94 pupils in this year group.
47% — 25 points below the Greenwich average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
175 pupils in this year group.
39% — 7 points below the Greenwich average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 43.3 | 46.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
168 pupils in this year group.
90% — about the same as the Greenwich average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 56% | 53% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 17% | 20% | 13% |
| Further education college | 17% | 14% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
72 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 2% | 18% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 15% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 21.1 | 32.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
15 subjects, 164 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 36 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Economics | 28 | 0% | 4% | 26% |
| Sociology | 26 | 0% | 4% | 20% |
| Mathematics | 18 | 0% | 6% | 40% |
| Religious Studies | 9 | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| Biology | 7 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Government and Politics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Physics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 6 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: English Literature, History, Design and Technology (Product Design), Art and Design (Fine Art), Geography, French.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
62 students in this year group.
95% — 18 points above the Greenwich average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 95% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 18% | 19% | 28% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 Greenwich. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2025 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 1 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 1 |
| Of those, offered a place | 1 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 3 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 1.0
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 2025 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 46 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 46 |
| Of those, offered a place | 46 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 103 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 48.0% | 36.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 16.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 47.3% | 27.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 78% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 75% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1% | 21.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 14.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.12% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 8% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.1 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 16th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 9% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.6 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 12th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 52% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6% | 19.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- Royal Greenwich Trust School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- Plumstead Manor School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- London Design and Engineering UTC 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 exceptional, 2 strong · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Shooters Hill Sixth Form College 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · D+ average A level grade
- Ark Greenwich Free School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 90% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thrive Independent School 1.6 miles · Independent
- Kingsford Community School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leigh Academy Blackheath 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leigh Academy Halley 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 exceptional, 2 strong · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Royal Docks Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Saint Mary Magdalene CofE All Through School's Ofsted rating?
Saint Mary Magdalene CofE All Through School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Saint Mary Magdalene CofE All Through School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 39% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Saint Mary Magdalene CofE All Through School?
71% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Saint Mary Magdalene CofE All Through School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Saint Mary Magdalene CofE All Through School oversubscribed?
For the September 2025 intake, 1 families put Saint Mary Magdalene CofE All Through School as their first choice for 1 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 1 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 100171.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.