Crawford Primary School, London

In its own words: "Children at Crawford are passionate learners, curious about the world around them. They are ambitious and determined for themselves. Children have a positive attitude to learning - they are reflective and understand that mistakes are a way to learn and do not get deterred by setbacks."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my pleasure to welcome you to Crawford Primary School. Situated in Camberwell in South East London, Crawford Primary is a stimulating and exciting place to learn. Inclusion is at the heart of our school where all pupils are nurtured and encouraged to achieve their full potential and develop into intelligent, creative and ambitious learners."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Crawford Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 80% in Southwark and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Crawford Primary School as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Crawford Primary School are Lyndhurst Primary School (0.3 miles, 84% reading, 82% maths); Loughborough Primary School (0.4 miles); Brunswick Park Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 71% reading, 83% maths).

Crawford Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Crawford Primary School (as of September 2025): 60% would recommend the school, 80% say their child is happy there and 25% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (80%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (25%).

51.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 43.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (52%), Mixed (16%) and other ethnic groups (10%).

In 2026, 77 pupils (27%) received SEN support and 16 (5.6%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Denmark Hill Station, about 600 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Valmar Road, 140 metres away.

In 2024/25, Crawford Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Crawford Primary School are Sacred Heart Catholic School (0.2 miles), Saint Gabriel's College (0.4 miles), Ark All Saints Academy (0.5 miles) and Ark Evelyn Grace Academy (0.9 miles).