Athelney Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has successfully improved teaching quality and now uses practical, meaningful experiences to engage pupils - particularly boys - in learning and writing. All groups of pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, are making good progress in reading and mathematics. Pupils clearly enjoy their learning, feel safe at school and take on responsibilities as anti-bullying ambassadors.
Key Strengths
- Improved teaching quality through mentoring programmes and clear expectations for staff
- Pupils making good progress in mathematics and reading, particularly disadvantaged pupils
- Strong safeguarding procedures with staff trained in identifying risks and keeping pupils safe
- Effective phonics teaching in smaller groups with regular tracking of pupil progress
- Pupils enjoy learning and conduct themselves well around the school
Areas for Improvement
- Most able pupils in key stage 1 not consistently challenged in reading ambitious texts and developing writing skills
- Pupils in mathematics lack sufficient opportunities to develop reasoning skills and explain their answers
- Overall attendance below national average, particularly for boys, disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with robust procedures, detailed record-keeping, trained staff quick to notice changes in pupil behaviour, and a school-wide culture that 'safeguarding is everybody's business'.
Extracurricular Activities
Summer reading challenge, visits to local library, anti-bullying ambassador roles
Athelney Primary School continues to be good. The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education since the previous inspection in 2011, successfully improving teaching quality and addressing areas for development.
At a Glance
39.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 57%. Maths has improved from 52% to 65%. Writing has declined from 58% to 47%.
Class Sizes
22.7
Avg class size
24.5
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
13
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
354 pupils
596 capacity
242 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lewisham
Places available
3,494
Applications
2,939
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Lewisham (2025/26)
Inspection History(111)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.19274%
Overall absence
26.25%
Persistent absence
320
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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