Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School, London
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 755th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Greenwich (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Greenwich and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 79% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School are Castilion Primary School (0.2 miles, Requires improvement, 78% reading, 75% maths); Jubilee Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 67% maths); Linton Mead Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 76% maths); and Hawksmoor School (0.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 79% maths).
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Castilion Primary SchoolJubilee Primary SchoolLinton Mead Primary SchoolHawksmoor School
Who goes there
49.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (80%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 52 pupils (24.9%) received SEN support and 5 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Barking Riverside Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Nickleby Close, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 278 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Greenwich (458).
Suspensions and exclusions
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School are Woolwich Polytechnic School (0.6 miles), Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls (0.6 miles), Riverside School (0.9 miles) and Harris Garrard Academy (1.1 miles).
Woolwich Polytechnic SchoolWoolwich Polytechnic School for GirlsRiverside SchoolHarris Garrard Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from October 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a caring, inclusive school where pupils feel valued and safe. Staff provide strong pastoral care and create many opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills and confidence. The school has particularly strong provision in computing and good support systems for pupils with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Warm, caring relationships between staff and pupils with strong emphasis on well-being and emotional regulation
- High pupil attendance and good behaviour, with pupils feeling safe and happy
- Many leadership opportunities for pupils including school council, house captains, and eco-warriors
- Well-developed computing curriculum with coding using micro-bits
- Strong support systems for pupils with SEND to access the curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Phonics teaching does not ensure pupils practice sounds regularly or read books matched to sounds they are learning, resulting in low Year 1 phonics outcomes
- Curriculum in many subjects lacks clear identification of key knowledge pupils should learn in sequence
- Checking of pupils' understanding during lessons is inconsistent, meaning gaps in learning are sometimes missed
- Early years curriculum is underdeveloped and does not prepare children adequately for Year 1
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir, science club, coding club, art club, Spanish club, tennis club, Leading Lights programme
Bishop John Robinson is a small primary school where staff care deeply for pupils and create a warm, nurturing environment. The school remains rated good overall, but evidence suggests it may receive a lower grade if inspected with full grading now.
At a Glance
18.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 86% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School.
- SmileyArk Kids Jubilee Community Centre340m away · Not yet graded
- Kids Festival Creative Zone - Breakfast and Afterschool Club680m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School is in Greenwich; for families living there:
Apply to Greenwich for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
193 pupils
210 places
17 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Greenwich council
Places available
3,431
Applications
2,921
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
52
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
27.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
209
Total Pupils
115
Boys
94
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
20.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,880
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,075
Per pupil
£1442k
Total funding
£70k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
4.5%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School?
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School?
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School has around 209 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School?
3% of sessions were missed at Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 4.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School: SmileyArk Kids Jubilee Community Centre (340m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kids Festival Creative Zone - Breakfast and Afterschool Club (680m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School?
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School is at Hoveton Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8LW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)