Fossdene Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Fossdene maintains a caring, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The school has successfully helped disadvantaged pupils catch up with their peers through smart use of additional funding. Parents particularly value the school's family atmosphere and the clear information they receive about their children's progress.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership that uses data to drive improvements in pupil outcomes
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils, particularly in phonics and early reading
- Good progress in mathematics with more able pupils applying skills confidently
- Positive school culture with a welcoming 'family feel' appreciated by parents and pupils
- Effective safeguarding arrangements with high-quality records and well-trained staff
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to emphasize mathematical reasoning and problem-solving more explicitly when planning lessons
- Some pupils need more confidence when discussing their learning
- Outdoor area in early years requires further development, particularly for writing activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective. The school has detailed, high-quality records and ensures all staff understand current guidance, with recent appointment of family link workers strengthening parent communication.
Fossdene Primary School continues to be good. The leadership team has maintained educational quality since the last inspection in 2011, with improvements in pupil progress and better support for disadvantaged learners.
At a Glance
40.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 84%. Maths has remained stable at around 84%. Writing has improved from 80% to 88%.
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
22.5
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
206 pupils
226 capacity
20 spare places available
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(108)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.71827%
Overall absence
14.94845%
Persistent absence
194
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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