Eltham Church of England Primary School, London

Good
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~537m)Possible (~767m)Unlikely (~997m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Charlotte Rhodes
Pupils:450 / 446 capacity
LA:Greenwich
Phone:02088501528
Address:Roper Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1TR
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:100167
UKPRN:10079312
Diocese:Diocese of Southwark
Constituency:Eltham and Chislehurst
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+2ppMaths+5ppWriting

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Eltham (Entrance)
479m · 8 min walk
Eltham Rail Station
523m · 8 min walk

Bus Stops

Eltham High Street / Roper Street (Stop O)
118m · 2 min walk
Eltham High Street / St Mary's Place (Stop P)
121m · 2 min walk
Eltham High Street / Passey Place (Stop L)
131m · 2 min walk
Eltham High Street / Pound Place (Stop R)
158m · 3 min walk
Eltham Church / Well Hall Road (Stop G)
291m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

101%

Over capacity

450 pupils

446 capacity

4 places over capacity

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 - Greenwich

Low demand0.79x oversubscription

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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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.16549%

Overall absence

8.20106%

Persistent absence

378

Enrolments

Authorised3.25501%
Unauthorised0.91048%
Persistent (10%+)8.20106%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.49263%
18/19
2.2276%
20/21
4.05253%
21/22
4.23505%
22/23
4.48172%
23/24
4.16549%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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