Eglinton Primary School, London
Eglinton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 670th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was 88% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Greenwich (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Eglinton Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Eglinton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% 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 83% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Eglinton Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Eglinton Primary School as their first choice and 115 named it as one of their preferences, for 53 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 Eglinton Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Eglinton Primary School are Notre Dame Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles); Plumcroft Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 84% maths); Nightingale Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 97% maths); and Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill (0.6 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Eglinton Primary School.
Notre Dame Catholic Primary SchoolPlumcroft Primary SchoolNightingale Primary SchoolChrist Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill
Who goes there
42.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 48.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (37%), White British (16%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 34 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 15 (4.2%) 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 Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Josephs Church Shooters Hill, 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 705 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Greenwich (458), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Eglinton Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Eglinton Primary School are Ark Greenwich Free School (0.7 miles) and Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (0.9 miles).
Ark Greenwich Free SchoolSaint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School
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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Eglinton Primary School excels at developing children's language skills and building deep subject knowledge through expert teaching. The school welcomes all families and provides personalised support to help every child progress confidently through the curriculum. Pupils are happy, feel safe, and genuinely love coming to school where they learn to value and respect each other's differences.
Key Strengths
- Expert teaching of language and subject-specific vocabulary across all year groups
- Rapid progress in early reading with effective phonics instruction and support
- Tailored provision for pupils with SEND and those speaking English as an additional language
- Rich enrichment activities including theatre visits, museums, and entrepreneurial experiences
- Exemplary behaviour and strong sense of inclusion and respect among pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with pupils knowing they can share concerns with trusted adults and receiving clear safety education.
Extracurricular Activities
Computing lunchtime club for Years 2 and 3, Pupil Parliament, sporting events, music events, school reading hut activities, theatre visits, museum visits, fundraising events
Eglinton Primary School provides an exceptional education with ambitious curriculum planning and strong support for all learners. The school has made remarkable progress from its previous 'Requires improvement' rating, earning Outstanding grades across all key areas.
At a Glance
42.8%
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 declined from 79% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
23.8
Infant (KS1)
25.3
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Eglinton Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Eglinton Primary School.
- Alpha Club@Eglinton Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Allkidscan @ Notre Dame Primary School230m away · Not yet graded
- Alpha Club@Christchurch Primary School980m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Eglinton Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Eglinton 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
- 45
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 38 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
11 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
Your chances of a place at Eglinton Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
370 pupils
420 places
50 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
13.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
360
Total Pupils
176
Boys
184
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£69,411
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,055
Per pupil
£2937k
Total funding
£227k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
8.5%
Persistent absence
340
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
Eglinton Primary School
Questions parents ask about Eglinton Primary School
What are SATs results like at Eglinton Primary School?
Of the pupils at Eglinton Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Eglinton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eglinton Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Eglinton Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Eglinton 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 Eglinton Primary School?
Eglinton Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 88% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Eglinton Primary School?
Classes at Eglinton Primary School average 24.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Eglinton Primary School?
Eglinton Primary School has around 360 pupils on roll. 43% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Eglinton Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Eglinton Primary School in 2024/25. 8.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Eglinton Primary School?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming Eglinton 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 Eglinton Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Alpha Club@Eglinton Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Eglinton Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 38 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 11 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 Eglinton Primary School?
Eglinton Primary School is at Paget Rise, London, SE18 3PY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)