Boutcher Church of England Primary School, London

Outstanding
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 511

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~498m)Possible (~711m)Unlikely (~924m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Eilidh Verhoeven
Pupils:201 / 210 capacity
LA:Southwark
Phone:02072372149
Address:93 Grange Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3BW
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall

URN:100822
UKPRN:10076249
Diocese:Diocese of Southwark
Constituency:Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Boutcher is an inclusive school where all pupils, including those with special needs, achieve exceptionally well. Teachers have high expectations, deliver engaging lessons and carefully adapt learning to meet individual needs. The school creates a vibrant community that nurtures children's talents through a wide range of clubs, performances and experiences.

Key Strengths

  • Ambitious and carefully sequenced curriculum with strong subject knowledge from teachers
  • Reading is a priority with excellent phonics teaching and staff commitment to helping pupils become fluent readers
  • Exemplary pupil behaviour with pupils being respectful, polite and caring
  • Exceptional support for pupils with SEND with early identification and targeted intervention
  • Extensive extra-curricular opportunities including clubs, music, performances and educational visits

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders establishing a strong culture of safeguarding, well-trained staff, and pupils knowing who to turn to for help.

Extracurricular Activities

Choir, chess, football, cooking, art, music band, school productions, educational visits

Boutcher Church of England Primary School is a vibrant, nurturing community where pupils are happy, safe and thrive. Leaders and staff are committed to providing all pupils with an excellent education within a school that values diversity and promotes inclusion.

At a Glance

34.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+4ppMaths-2ppWriting-5pp

Reading has improved from 96% to 100%. Maths has remained stable at around 94%. Writing has declined from 96% to 91%.

Class Sizes

29.5

Avg class size

28.7

Infant (KS1)

30.3

KS2

6

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Spa Road (Stop Q)
108m · 2 min walk
Alscot Road (Stop U)
127m · 2 min walk
Longfield Estate (Stop T)
179m · 3 min walk
Fendall Street (Stop P)
247m · 4 min walk
Lynton Road (SE1) (->N)
249m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

96%

Near capacity

201 pupils

210 capacity

9 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Southwark

Low demand0.68x oversubscription

Places available

3,264

Applications

2,205

Got 1st preference

84.7%

Got preferred school

98.6%

Primary admissions across Southwark (2025/26)

Inspection History(105)

Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.26027%

Overall absence

9.34066%

Persistent absence

182

Enrolments

Authorised4.48159%
Unauthorised0.77868%
Persistent (10%+)9.34066%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.43271%
18/19
2.67997%
20/21
4.38206%
21/22
4.42095%
22/23
4.32917%
23/24
5.26027%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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