Eltham Church of England Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, inclusive school where strong relationships between staff and pupils create an environment where children thrive. Behaviour is exceptional and pupils show genuine kindness to one another. The school has ambitious expectations across all subjects and provides enriching experiences like visits to local businesses and fundraising activities that help pupils understand the wider world.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes - pupils are respectful, kind to one another, and have excellent attitudes to learning
- Strong relationships and pastoral care that help pupils manage emotions and feel safe
- Inclusive approach that celebrates different cultures and religions while teaching pupils to respect each other
- Well-planned curriculum across all national curriculum subjects with ambitious expectations
- Excellent early years provision with good development of language and coordination skills
Areas for Improvement
- Reading instruction for weaker readers in Years 2 and 3 - adults don't always help pupils use phonics strategies effectively enough
- Curriculum clarity in some subjects - the specific knowledge and skills pupils need to learn are not identified with enough precision
- Depth of music curriculum needs further development
- Limited in-school clubs and activities, particularly for older pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff understanding local risks, knowing how to spot signs pupils need help, and teaching pupils about online safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
French lessons from Year 1, dance and swimming, sports, maths is magic week, HOW week, guest speakers and local business visits, assemblies and collective worship, fundraising activities, digital ambassadors online safety programme
Eltham Church of England Primary School is a Good school where pupils enjoy learning in a nurturing environment with strong relationships at its heart. Parents praise how well staff support their children, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
11.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 92%. Maths has improved from 88% to 93%. Writing has remained stable at around 88%.
Class Sizes
26.2
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
17
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
450 pupils
446 capacity
4 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Greenwich
Places available
3,574
Applications
2,841
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Greenwich (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.16549%
Overall absence
8.20106%
Persistent absence
378
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Eltham Church of England Primary School
Social Arts for Education
StreetVibes Media Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
Eltham Hill School
Serenity School Eltham
Harris Academy Greenwich
Wize Up
King's Oak School
Leigh Stationers' Academy
Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit
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