Boutcher Church of England Primary School, London
Boutcher Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 36th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 247th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Southwark (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Boutcher Church of England Primary School in detail
Boutcher Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "As a Church of England school, Boutcher places Christian faith at the heart of its vision, values, and daily life. Inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, we strive to create a caring, inclusive, and respectful community where every child is valued as unique and made in the image of God."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Boutcher Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 80% in Southwark and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (96% in reading, 96% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Boutcher Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Boutcher Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 107 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 14 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Boutcher Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Boutcher Church of England Primary School are Grange Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 83% reading, 76% maths); St James' Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 75% maths); Oasis Academy Surrey Square (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 83% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, 84% reading, 80% maths).
Boutcher Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Grange Primary SchoolSt James' Church of England Primary SchoolOasis Academy Surrey SquareSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
34.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 11.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (25%), White British (22%) and Mixed (20%).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Bermondsey Underground Station, about 950 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Spa Road, 110 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Boutcher Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Boutcher Church of England Primary School are Harris Academy Bermondsey (0.2 miles), Ark Walworth Academy (0.5 miles), St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (0.5 miles) and St Michael's Catholic College (0.6 miles).
Harris Academy BermondseyArk Walworth AcademySt Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England SchoolSt Michael's Catholic College
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2022 inspection report.
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 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 96% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 96% to 91% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
28.7
KS2
6
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Boutcher Church of England Primary School.
- ClubsComplete at Grange Primary School430m away · Not yet graded
- The Learners Academy540m away · Not yet graded
- Burgess Sports740m away · Not yet graded
- The Play Professionals at Ark Globe Academy990m away · Not yet graded
- Southwark After-School Club1000m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Boutcher Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Southwark's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Boutcher Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Boutcher Church of England Primary School is in Southwark; for families living there:
- Southwark's school travel policy: travel assistance policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 158
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 42
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 158 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 42 serious and 115 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
26 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 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.
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Your chances of a place at Boutcher Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 places
3 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 Southwark council
Places available
3,137
Applications
2,248
Got 1st preference
84.3%
Got preferred school
98.0%
All primary applications across Southwark council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
17.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
201
Total Pupils
92
Boys
109
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
22.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,019
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,428
Per pupil
£1726k
Total funding
£105k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
9.3%
Persistent absence
182
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
Boutcher Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Boutcher Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Boutcher Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Boutcher Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Boutcher Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Boutcher Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2022.
What is the catchment area for Boutcher Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Boutcher Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Southwark allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Boutcher Church of England Primary School?
Boutcher Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Boutcher Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Boutcher Church of England Primary School average 29 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Boutcher Church of England Primary School?
Boutcher Church of England Primary School has around 201 pupils on roll. 34% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Boutcher Church of England Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Boutcher Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 9.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Boutcher Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Southwark's coordinated admissions process, naming Boutcher 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 Boutcher Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Boutcher Church of England Primary School: ClubsComplete at Grange Primary School (430m away, registered, not yet graded), The Learners Academy (540m away, registered, not yet graded) and Burgess Sports (740m 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 Boutcher Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 158 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 42 serious and 115 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 26 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Boutcher Church of England Primary School?
Boutcher Church of England Primary School is at 93 Grange Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3BW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)